Suzette Johnson
JamaicapoliticianFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Suzette Johnson is the Director of Policy Research in the Social Policy Planning and Research Division at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). She plays a crucial role in guiding national policies aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations in Jamaica. Johnson has been instrumental in utilizing data from the Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) to inform the development of social protection initiatives such as the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Her work involves analyzing social data to track and evaluate the impact of various programs, ensuring that policymakers are equipped with the necessary insights to enhance coverage and effectiveness of social services.
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Suzette Johnson, Director of Policy Research in the Social Policy Planning and Research Division at the Planning Institute of Jamaica, discusses the impact of Hurricane Melissa on households.
2026 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions to capture impact of Hurricane Melissa on households | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-26
Suzette Johnson, Director of Policy Research in the PIOJ’s Social Policy Planning and Research Division, explained the significance of the 2025 JSLC in generating poverty maps.
PIOJ to generate poverty maps using 2025 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions data | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-29
Suzette Johnson emphasised the critical role of the JSLC in tracking and evaluating the impact of key social protection initiatives.
JSLC remains cornerstone of evidence-based policy for vulnerable J’cans | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-20