FAO strengthens partnerships and implementation capacity through OPIM workshop in Jamaica
The Organization convened an Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) workshop in Jamaica to strengthen institutional capacity, coordination and partnerships in support of effective project implementation and long-term food security and climate resilience outcomes across the Caribbean.
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Participants at the Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) workshop in Kingston, Jamaica.
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FAO has convened an Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) workshop in Kingston, Jamaica, bringing together FAO teams from Jamaica, Belize, as well as colleagues from FAO sub-regional and regional offices, alongside national partners including the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).
The workshop focuses on strengthening institutional capacity, coordination and shared understanding of roles to support the effective implementation of complex development and climate finance projects. As FAO country offices across the region take on larger and more sophisticated project portfolios, the OPIM provides a structured framework for working with operational partners while ensuring strong oversight, accountability and results.
Participants including programme management, monitoring and evaluation, climate finance, and project support specialists, are engaging in practical sessions on planning, monitoring, risk management and reporting. The aim is to ensure that technical progress and financial delivery are closely aligned, reducing implementation risks and supporting timely achievement of project outcomes.
Speaking at the opening of the workshop, the FAO Representative Dr Ana Touza, emphasized the direct link between strong implementation systems and FAO’s mandate, “When our systems are clear, our roles well understood, and our coordination strong, we spend less time navigating processes and more time focused on what truly matters: reducing hunger, improving nutrition, and strengthening resilience for the communities we serve.”
In Jamaica, the workshop forms part of preparations for the implementation of a Green Climate Fund (GCF)–funded project to be delivered in partnership with JSIF. Early capacity building and joint planning are expected to strengthen national ownership and lay the foundation for long-term impact.
Building on FAO’s 80th anniversary milestone celebrated in 2025; the workshop reflects a continued commitment to partnership-driven development. By strengthening systems, knowledge and collaboration, FAO and its partners aim to deliver lasting results that contribute to food security, improved nutrition and climate resilience across the Caribbean.