New book on options for Caribbean governments and investors

30 March 2007

In a global economy increasingly dominated by regional integration projects, the Caribbean stands out owing to its lack of unity and reluctance to encourage regional economic co-operation. This is one of the main observations in a new book, No Island is an Island: The Impact of Globalization on the Commonwealth Caribbean, published by Chatham House.

The book, edited by Gordon Baker, with contributions by eight experts on the region, highlights the fact that today the majority of Caribbean countries are unlikely or unwilling participants in a process of economic integration. Indeed, probably no more than two nations, Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic, would engage voluntarily.

The book charts the recent economic history of the Caribbean before examining more closely the current state and prospects of key sectors of the region's economies including tourism, financial services, agriculture and telecommunications. Using these case studies the book paints a comprehensive picture of the options available to Caribbean governments and potential investors. It draws particular attention to the difficulties and vulnerability of the smallest island states within the global economy.

Notes for editors

To receive a review copy of the book or to speak with the authors please contact:

Sam Hardy
Chatham House Press Office
+44 (0) 20 7957 5739
+44 (0) 7946 642 205

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