Regional Integration

Between 1958 and 1962, Caribbean governments made an attempt to unify the region politically by

• forming a federation

• seeking independence

• establishing CARIFTA

• organising CARICOM

Which of the following CARICOM groups is made up of Prime Ministers, Executive Presidents or Chief Ministers?

• The Secretariat

• Common Market Council

• Heads of Government Conference

• Standing Committee of Ministers

Which of the following is the MOST important aim of the trading arrangements within CARICOM?

• To increase travel and contact among the people of the region

• To increase the markets and revenue of larger territories

• To ensure that goods from outside the region become cheaper

• To promote economic development in the region

Which of the following organisations is MOST likely to be the first to respond in the event of a disaster in the region?

• UWI

• CDEMA

• CARDI

• CDB

Which of the following actions may hinder integration in CARICOM?

• Restrictions on intra-regional trade

• Removal of export duties and tariffs

• The establishment of a common currency

• More funding from the Caribbean Development Bank

The MOST likely reason why regional governments have imposed restrictions on the importation of certain foodstuffs is to

• develop production and encourage the use of more local food

• control the eating habits of people in the region

• begin to put the unused estate lands to better use

• promote more equitable food distribution in the region

Which of the following factors hinders cooperation among CARICOM states?

• Common economic policies

• The challenge of globalsation

• Competition for foreign capital

• Difference in cultural traditions

Which of the following institutions of CARICOM is responsible for the economic activities ofthe Community?

• Common Market Council

• Standing Committee of Ministers

• Heads of Government Conference

• Conference of Agriculture Ministers

If a CARICOM country imposes restrictions on CARICOM products, which of the following provisions of the treaty is being violated?

• Rule of Origin

• Liberalisation of Trade

• Special Regime of LDCs

• Common External Tariff

Which of the following factors is intended to promote trade among CARICOM member states?

• Variety of currencies in member countries

• Removal of duties on regional goods and services

• Importation of low-cost goods from countries outside the region

• Production of similar goods and services in the various member states