REGIONAL INTEGRATION FORMS 4/5

What is one of the main driving principles fueling the thrust towards regional integration in the Caribbean?

• competition among Caribbean countries

• similar cultural background

• working towards sustainable development

• the accomplishments of Federation

In which country is the CARICOM secretariat located?

(a)  

One major challenge facing Caribbean states is:

• loss of forests and wetlands

• small populations

• colonial history

• over-reliance on tourism

by working together, small Caribbean countries can reduce costs. This is called:

• diversification

• industrialisation

• economic union

• economies of scale

Lack of diversification means

• relying on too many different exports

• relying on one or two main exports

• having to import large amounts of oil

• underdeveloped human resources

Which of the following is NOT a challenge facing Caribbean countries?

• low productivity

• high numbers of elderly people

• underemployment

• high levels of unemployment

The ACS was set up in

• 1974

• 1981

• 1994

• 2002

CARIFTA was which one of the following?

• bi-lateral agreement of ex British colonies

• bi-lateral agreement of eastern Caribbean states

• multi-lateral agreement of ex- British colonies

• multilateral agreement of Eastern Caribbean states

Which of the following were NOT all members of the Federation?

• Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica

• Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominican Republic

• Jamaica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Lucia

• Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, St. Kitts

Which of the following was set up with the aim of creating a single market in the region?

• CARIFTA

• CARICOM

• OECS

• CSME