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What is regional integration? |
Is the unification of a number of nation states into a single unit where they cooperate functionally, economically and politically. |
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What is the aim of regional integration? (Purpose) |
- provide economic and social benefits - more efficient use of resources -less duplication of effort and expenditure - more powerful voice and trading stance on the global stage -improving health standards -providing improved education facilities -developing human resources -overcome some of the challenges facing the region -address some of the consequences of the unevenness if resources distribution -helping businesses to thrive through policies of free trade, free movement of labour and tariff reduction or elimination |
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What are some of the major challenges facing the Caribbean? |
-Small populations -Lack of diversification -Low value exports;high cost imports -Shortage of capital -Vulnerability to natural disasters -Low levels of production -High level of debt burden -Low productivity -Unemployment and underemployment -shortage of skilled workers -difficulty in accessing developed country markers -under developed human resources -unequal resource distribution |