St. Ann South Eastern
St. Ann South Eastern is another Jamaican constituency whose communities present varied opportunities for the implementation of the Wealth Ecology Model. Below is a list of communities that are generally part of this constituency based on data available up to January 2022:
List of Communities in St. Ann South Eastern:
- Ocho Rios
- Boscobel
- Oracabessa
- Galina
- Hamilton Mountain
- Cascade
- Walkerswood
- Retreat
- Belle Air
- Mammee Bay
- White River
- Industry Cove
- Liberty Hill
- Content Gardens
- Shaw Park
Considering this varied list, each community offers its own set of challenges and advantages, thus providing fertile ground for the application of your Wealth Ecology Model. Here’s how it can be used across your noted subjects of interest:
Energy: Areas like Ocho Rios, a key tourist hub, could significantly benefit from sustainable energy solutions. Solar power stations could be installed to mitigate the high energy demands during peak tourist seasons, aligning energy needs with ecological sustainability.
Technology: In a community like Boscobel, which is somewhat developed and becoming increasingly popular, the introduction of smart city solutions can greatly improve efficiency. From traffic control systems to waste management powered by Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, such solutions can drive the community towards optimized operations.
Community: Smaller regions such as Walkerswood or Hamilton Mountain can focus on community-based agricultural or artisan initiatives. Small-scale agro-industries could produce organic, sustainable goods that would not only fulfill local needs but also have export potential, thereby bringing in much-needed foreign exchange.
Education: Educational outreach could be targeted in underprivileged or remote areas like Cascade and Retreat. These programs could emphasize vocational training, possibly through online platforms, thereby filling skill gaps and improving employability among the youth.
In each community, the Wealth Ecology Model provides a framework for identifying the most beneficial interventions, whether they lie in energy, technology, community, or education. These interventions are mutually reinforcing, each contributing to building a more sustainable, prosperous, and harmonious community that balances material and social wealth, precisely the objectives of the Wealth Ecology Model.
SourceEnergy Group R&D