2. Caricom Objectives Encourage trade between member states Foster cooperation in non- economic areas such as shipping ,health ,transportation etc. Coordinate foreign policy among members states to deal with countries who are not members
4. Branches/arms of Caricom Heads of Government-Comprise of prime ministers from each member state.This branch creates policies Caricom Market Council -This branch ensure that policies are implemented Institute of Ministers – Comprise of ministers from member states who are in the same ministries .Their role is to formulate common policies for their ministries Secretariat --Head office of Caricom. It oversee the implementation of decisions taken by Caricom
7. Objectives of OECS Formation of a common single market Formation of a common foreign policy To defend and maintain the political independence of member states
9. Branches/arms of OECS Head of Government--make international treaties Foreign Policy Committee --Create and coodinate a common forign policy Defense and Security Committee --Defend the independence of the islands Economic Affairs committee--Foster free trade among member states Legal Affairs Committee--Solve disputes among member states
12. Objectives Promote the culture of member states Encourage an increase in trade and investment
13. Functions Its functions are carried out by two sections of the organisation The Secretariat- This is the organisation's main office and it assist in the implementation of policies Ministerial Council- This section makes policies on behalf of member states
19. Functional Cooperation This has to do with the establishment of organisations that seek to benefit all member states.The following slide highlight some areas of functional cooperation
20. Areas in Which the Islands Cooperate Area of Cooperation Organization Abreviation Health The Caribbean Environmental and health Institute CEHI Weather Caribbean Meteorology And Hydrology CMO Sport West iIndies Cricket Board WICB Education Caribbean Examination Council CXC Transport Air Jamaica Research Caribban Agricultural and Developmnt Institute CADI