Challenges Facing the Caribbean Region

Inability to provide enough suitable jobs resulting in persons settling for less than they are qualified to do = Unemployment and underemployment Region lacking the technology or expertise to produce in high quantities and with high efficiency = Low levels of production and productivity Countries under a huge debt burden, unable to grow their economies = High levels of indebtedness Brain drain depriving the region of expertise = Shortage of skilled workers

Caribbean having difficulty competing due to its small size compared to other global markets = Small size Most countries in the region producing similar products, stifling growth/trade = Lack of diversification Foreign mindedness creating a high desire for foreign goods at the expense of local goods = High level and cost of imports Countries in the region unable to afford the cost of having up-to-date technology = Inadequate technology

Low value of exports = Not producing enough therefore exporting very little Difficulties in accessing markets of developed countries = High requirements set by developed countries for products Shortage of capital = Not enough money for investment, high interest rates, and difficulty qualifying for loans Vulnerability to natural hazards = Experiencing hurricanes, droughts, earthquakes that threaten investments

<p>To strengthen the movement for self-government = West Indies Federation's objective To promote economic development = West Indies Federation's objective To protect the democratic system of government = West Indies Federation's objective To establish a common market = Not an objective of the West Indies Federation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antigua = Member of the West Indies Federation Barbados = Member of the West Indies Federation Grenada = Member of the West Indies Federation Haiti = Not a member of the West Indies Federation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hurricanes = Natural disaster threatening investments in the Caribbean region Earthquakes = Natural disaster threatening investments in the Caribbean region Tornadoes = Not mentioned as a natural hazard in the provided text Floods = Not mentioned as a natural hazard in the provided text</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trade restrictions among member countries = Challenge faced by Carifta Lack of implementation of common policies = Challenge faced by Carifta High tariffs on imports from non-member countries = Challenge faced by Carifta Abundance of financial resources for all member countries = Not a challenge faced by Carifta</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting economic development = Relevant to regional integration efforts Imposing strict trade barriers between countries = Not relevant to regional integration efforts Encouraging cooperation among nations for mutual benefit = Relevant to regional integration efforts Isolating countries from each other economically and politically = Not relevant to regional integration efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>West Indies Federation = 1958 Carifta = 1968 CARICOM = 1973 United Nations = 1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carifta = Encouraging free trade among member states CARICOM = Establishing economic and social development West Indies Federation = Movement towards independence through a united voice United Nations = Promoting international cooperation and peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Belize = Member of Carifta and CARICOM Haiti = Member of CARICOM Trinidad and Tobago = Member of West Indies Federation and CARICOM Dominica = Member of Carifta</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor communication between countries = Masses were not educated on its importance Envy and jealousy among members = Distrust by smaller states of larger ones Decision of Trinidad and Jamaica to change constitution = Strengthens effectiveness when dealing with international bodies like the United Nations Facilitated movement towards independence through united voice = Prevent dictatorship and communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Barbados = Member of Carifta, CARICOM, and West Indies Federation Guyana = Member of CARICOM, West Indies Federation Antigua = Member of Carifta, CARICOM St. Lucia = Member of Carifta, CARICOM</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hurricanes = Pose threats to infrastructure and livelihoods Earthquakes = Cause destruction and loss of life Droughts = Lead to water scarcity and agricultural challenges Volcanic eruptions = Disrupt communities and ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers