Université Laval in Canada recognizes Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques

Dr. Jean-Jacques is acting permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister

Permanent Secretary (Ag.) in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques, has been recognized by the Université Laval in Quebec, Canada.

Dr. Jean-Jacques received two honours. First, the Department of Political Science honoured him for producing the top doctoral thesis in the Department in the 2016- 2017 academic period. The thesis is entitled “Power Relations and Good Governance: A social network analysis of the evolution of the Integrity in Public Office Act in the Commonwealth of Dominica.” It focuses on power relations among actors during the development phases of the Act.

Then, second, at a “Gala of Excellence” in Quebec City, Dr. Jean-Jacques was named among five other doctoral graduates of the university for being the top six doctoral graduates of 2017 in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Université Laval.

In recognizing the graduates, the University considered the strength of their academic scores, the analytical rigor of their doctoral theses, their commitment and perseverance to their studies, and their post-studies career profile.

Dr. Jean-Jacques’ areas of specialization are public policy, public administration, governance, and public management with research interests in democracy, governance, and power. Until August 2016, Dr. Jean-Jacques was the Permanent Secretary (Ag.) in the Ministry of Tourism and Urban Renewal.

PS Jean-Jacques used the University’s recognition as a platform for spotlighting the “Nature Isle of the Caribbean”, Dominica’s, commitment to becoming the first climate resilient nation in the world. While in Quebec, he made a 45-minute presentation to the university community on the role of Dominica’s public administration in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Dr. Jean-Jacques has since returned to office as Permanent Secretary (Ag.) in the Office of the Prime Minister.

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13 Comments

  1. Dominica
    March 2, 2018

    God Bless Dominica

    Yes We can do
    proud Dominican

  2. The Calabash
    March 1, 2018

    Congrats. We are better for all of our educated folks, even though it does not seem that way sometimes. The constraints of natural resources, small populations and other macro factors do limit our potential and growth.

  3. Waiting on God
    March 1, 2018

    you mean…all studies and worked sooooooooo hard and all you have a PM with little or no academics treating all u like his LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS…………so what is all that loudest about………..why people like you with all knowledge and skills CANNOT STAND UP to him???????? and PUT HIM STRAIGHT….it’s a SHAME…isn’t KNOWLEDGE POWER?????????

    • Weekenz
      March 2, 2018

      Waiting on God and you want to give us another PM with NO ACADEMICS like Linton? ARe you serious.

  4. J
    March 1, 2018

    Congrates Doc.
    All the best.

  5. J
    March 1, 2018

    Doc.
    Congrats.
    All the best.

  6. in these times
    March 1, 2018

    At least that one studied for his doctorate.

  7. Brinsley
    February 28, 2018

    Congratulations and best wishes Doc

  8. LifeandDeath
    February 28, 2018

    Congratulations to the Dr. it’s good when Dominicans perform well academically. The question however is, with so many qualified in the DA why are we not feeling the Country moving forward?
    With a Theses like that, what implication does this have for policy formulation in making good governance safeguard institutions in our Country?
    The government in Dominica is terribly corrupt. No question!! And with the new Dr. in the PMs office, makes one wonder is this an Oxymoron, or are we only creating an Academic Elitist society?

    • Sacregas
      March 1, 2018

      What really is your point? You just talking and maybe feeling left out so vent your jealousy my friend.

      • LifeandDeath
        March 1, 2018

        Not at all..I respect and admire personal sacrifices and it’s not only in academics. I’m sure the doc. is well deserving. My issue is not personal, It has to do with the collective impact of all the Phds and the MBAs etc. in Dominica. We should be seeing more, they need to make more impact, their voices should be heard, get into the communities, stand up for the right thing and so on..Peace and Love!!

    • Ferrar_FenTon_Bible
      March 1, 2018

      Dominica should be #1 in the OECS, with all these high qualified people in Government, WTH are the doing?

  9. Odin
    February 28, 2018

    Congratulations.

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