Articles from LEAP
Ideas, lessons and practical reflections from our work across economic development, resilience, urban renewal and institutional strengthening.
Our work generates more than project outcomes. It produces practical lessons that help organisations make better decisions, strengthen partnerships and deliver lasting impact.
These articles share reflections from LEAP's experience supporting complex initiatives across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. They explore what we are learning, what is working, and what these experiences may mean for governments, communities, businesses and development partners.
Article 1
Reflections on the architecture of community engagement
A new national study on citizen participation identifies Project STAR as one of Jamaica's strongest examples of meaningful community engagement. This article explores how LEAP's CAPS methodology and Community Transformation Boards were intentionally designed to move beyond consultation, giving communities genuine ownership of planning and decision-making.
Article 2
Five steps driving renewal in Downtown Kingston: what we are learning
Drawing on LEAP's experience supporting the Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Initiative, this article reflects on five practical lessons emerging from the first year of implementation. It explores how coordinated action, disciplined delivery and strong partnerships are beginning to drive measurable improvements in one of Jamaica's most studied urban districts.
Article 3
Six weeks to hurricane season: the data we wish we’d had on day one
As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, this article reflects on the lessons learned from Hurricane Melissa and the critical role of data in disaster preparedness. It argues that maintaining a shared, real-time data infrastructure before disasters strike is essential to faster, more coordinated and more effective emergency response and recovery.
