00835nam a2200109Ia 4500080001800000100002200018245005500040260002800095300001000123520057300133583001900706  a03.02.03 S989  aSiddiqi, Qamar S.  aVulnerability and viability of OECS states : draft  bOECSaSt John'sATc1987  a10 p.  aReviews some of the major developments in the international debate on developing island countries which focus on particular aspects eg. their size, difficulties faced in respect of transport and communications, lack of marketing expertise, highly limited internal markets and lack of natural resources.  Discusses the economic viability of the OECS as well as possibilities of reducing vulnerability to threats from external powers and sharp economic fluctuation.  Identifies areas for national action to reduce vulnerability and increase viability of the OECS States.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR