01047nam a2200109Ia 4500080001900000100002500019245016000044260006100204300000800265520064500273583001900918  a03.03.05 O68as  aAstaphan, Michael A.  aWhat action should be taken by the private sector in job creation, trade expansion and foreign exchange generation?: a response by the manufacturing sector  bDominica Association of Industry & TradeaRoseauDMc1993  a8p.  aNotes the effect the lowering of the CET will have on the manufacturing and agricultural sectors. Sees manufacturing and agriculture playing a pivotal role in job creation, trade expansion and foreign exchange generation in the OECS, but these sectors must be promoted in a manner which allows them to meet the challenges necessary to be competitive in a global economy. Additionally they must produce quality products at a competitive price with acceptable delivery time. Opines that a system must be developed to give the productive sector the backing and protection necessary to survive and be competitive regionally and internationally.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR