Caribbean Single Market and Economy - Who says UWI isn't doing
enough?
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has often been viewed
as a long-standing partner to Caribbean Governments in fostering
integration and development of our people, and forming strategic
alliances.
CARICOM member states are now considering the establishment of a
single market economy. This will mean the general removal of all
legal and administrative restrictions to trade. Increased
competition among these states is therefore inevitable. The
ability of member states to survive the effects of trade
liberalisation will among other things depend on the capacity of
its human resources and its learning institutions. The role that
UWI is playing in enabling the people and countries of the
region to make the transition will therefore come under great
scrutiny. Many, including graduates of the University, believe
that