← Security Risk Reform and Transformation Policy Division
Overview
The Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Data Analytics Branch (MERDAB) was established in 2019 through the expansion of the former Research and Evaluation Unit, to strengthen the Ministry's research and evaluation capacity, and to support the development and execution of evidence-based legislation, policies, and programmes.
MERDAB conducts national surveys, develops monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and manages national security-related data to provide the Ministry's leadership with accurate, timely intelligence for strategic decision-making.
Key Functions
- Design and implementation of research studies, national surveys, and evaluations related to crime and national security
- Development and management of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for Ministry programmes and projects
- Collection, management, and analysis of national security data to inform policy and programme decisions
- Preparation of research reports, policy briefs, and dashboards for senior management
- Support for evidence-based legislative and policy development
- Coordination with international research partners and regional security bodies
- Management of the Ministry's performance reporting framework
Contact
Ministry of National Security and Peace
NCB South Tower, 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5
Jamaica, West Indies
Tel: (876) 906-4908 | Fax: (876) 906-1724