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Needs assessment of economic planning units in gender analysis in selected Caribbean countries

26 Apr 2005 | Publication

In its work in assisting member countries in meeting international commitments to the application of thorough gender analysis in formulating macroeconomic policy, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC); has undertaken a needs assessment of economic planning units in four countries of the Caribbean: Belize, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This paper considers to what extent these countries under study have sought to integrate gender into macroeconomic planning, and what are the institutional, human resource capacity and attitudinal …

Free trade and the development of sustainable agriculture in the Caribbean

6 Aug 2004 | Publication

This study examines the options for Caribbean countries in pursuing development of their agricultural sectors given the changes taking place in the international economy. The most significant of these changes is the liberalization of the trading regimes for primary agricultural products, in particular banana, by the European Union. This has serious implications for small Caribbean countries that rely on exports of one or a few commodities and are unable to compete in free markets. However, countries could reposition their agricultural sectors to take advantage of export niche markets and/or g…

Preliminary overview of Caribbean economies, 2003-2004

9 Feb 2004 | Publication

Outlines the economic performance of Caribbean economies over the calendar year 2003. Discusses the aggregate showing and general trends of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. Provides a brief overview of each member State's fiscal and monetary policies; external sector; inflation, unemployment, and wages; and sectors of activity. Describes the general trends among the other Caribbean countries. Presents detailed overviews of each country's performance over the period as with the OECS member states.…

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