Alternative Development Strategies for Sids


Book Description

This Economic Paper builds on the 2014 SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action Pathway, which provides guidance on economic, environmental and social priorities in small island developing states. It offers detailed analysis and guidance on alternative economic development strategies and recommends policies to build competitiveness in new industries.







The Growth Report


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The result of two years work by 19 experienced policymakers and two Nobel prize-winning economists, 'The Growth Report' is the most complete analysis to date of the ingredients which, if used in the right country-specific recipe, can deliver growth and help lift populations out of poverty.




Environmental, Social and Economic Development Provisions in Investment Contracts


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This book provides detailed guidance for government drafters and reviewers of investment contracts in the Commonwealth to achieve fairness and balance in investment relationships with respect to environmental, social and economic development matters.







Defining and Measuring Social Cohesion


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Examines the literature on social cohesion. Presentsa range of indicators that have been used to measure social cohesion.




Agricultural Trade Policy and Food Security in the Caribbean


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Agricultural trade is a major factor determining food security in Caribbean countries. In these small open economies, exports are essential, whilst imports provide a large part of the food supply. This book examines various dimensions of trade policy and related issues and suggests policies to address trade and food security and rural development linkages. It is as a guide and reference documents for agricultural trade policy analysts, trade negotiators, policy-makers and planners in both the public and private sectors.




Caribbean Tourism and Agriculture


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This study examines current trends in tourism and agriculture in Caribbean countries and the strategy for linking them in order to facilitate their future development. Increased linkage between tourism and agriculture could be enhanced through the adoption of a cluster-based strategy for improving the competitiveness of the tourism sector and for improving the livelihoods of communities and rural areas. Publishing Agency: United Nations (UN).