00996nam a2200109Ia 4500080001800000245006900018260004400087300002600131500004000157520067000197583001900867  a08.10.03 T255  aTechnical study and market survey of ceramic industry in CARICOM  bCARICOM SecretariataGeorgetownGYc1985  a1 v. (various pagings  aIncludes bibliographical references  aInvestigates possibilities of developing the ceramic industry in CARICOM particularly the branches of ceramic tiles, sanitary ware and electrical porcelain.  Concludes that the markets in member states were large enough to accomodate small to medium-scale plants.  Shows the need for protection of the industry and suggests the raising of the tariff on ceramic tiles by 25 per cent.  Reviews the status of ceramic industries in Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.  Outlines a development strategy for the ceramic industry.  Discusses financing of the project and summarizes the financial and economic implications of pursuing it.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR