15. Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD) – headquarters is in Barbados
16. Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute (CFNI) – has two locations, namely at the Mona Campus of UWI (Jamaica) and the St. Augustine Campus of UWI (Trinidad).
22. The common history and cultural heritage which the people share make it possible for them to embrace common values and goals
23. Small population – this is necessary for them to co-operate to form a large market; their small size also make it difficult for them to influence international organizations or countries individually.
26. The Challenges of trade liberalisation – Caribbean governments can no longer restrict extra-regional imports to protect regional manufacturers; they MUST compete in the world market on the same terms as the rich, industrialised nations.
27.
28. Differences in resource distribution – the unequal distribution of natural resources in the region makes those countries with limited resources feel that they would be at a disadvantage when trading with countries that have greater resources.
29. Countries produce similar products and this may hinder trading relationships because it has reduced the opportunities for trade.
30. Competition between countries – there is competition between countries for the location of new industries. There is also competition in the tourism industry.
31. Differences in stages of growth and development – the LDC fear that the differences in the stages of growth and development between them and the MDC put them at a disadvantage in trading with the MDC in the region. This has lead them to reject or delay implementing some of the integration decisions.
32. Influence of multi-national and metropolitan agencies – some of the countries in the region are not independent, eg. Montserrat and Anguilla are still subject to the control of England. An independent state is a country which is not governed or controlled by another country or organization.