The Relevance of CARICOM＇s Existence to the Virgin Islands in the Context of Globalization  

作　　者：Dana Lewis-Ambrose 

机构地区：[1]H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Paraquita Bay, Tortola, the Virgin Islands

出　　处：《Chinese Business Review》2011年第12期1148-1155,共8页中国经济评论（英文版）

摘　　要：The purpose of this study was to consider the relevance of CARICOM＇s existence to the Virgin Islands （BVI）. Its relevance becomes more significant to the BVI and the Caribbean, by extension, when the globalization phenomenon is applied; a phenomenon that has been in existence for centuries. Overall, the study concluded that even though the BVI remains only an associate member of CARICOM and not of CSME, it still has an interest in the progress of the regional grouping and its trade initiatives. Over the years, CARICOM has been struggling with its identity as a unified grouping. Nonetheless, it was found that in an effort to combat the trade liberalization process, the grouping must find that inner connection to advance its agenda on the global stage. Accordingly, it has been suggested that CARICOM begin to focus on its strengths and opportunities in order for economic development across the region to occur. It has also been recommended that more serious considerations be taken towards the development of a comprehensive regional market for the trading of goods and services, that is, the Caribbean Single Market and Economy （CSME）. To substantiate its findings, the paper used the qualitative research approach, combined with a situation （SWOT） analysis.

关 键 词：CARICOM qualitative research method SWOT analysis the Virgin Islands 

分 类 号：F741.2[经济管理—国际贸易] F279.243[经济管理—产业经济]