00946nam a2200109Ia 4500080001900000245009700019260004500116300002000161500002700181520060900208583001900817 a01.04.01 C7344 aMaking small states less vulnerable : supporting development during globalisation : a report bCommonwealth SecretariataLondonGBc1999 aiii, 25 leaves. aBibliography: p. 24-25 aPresents the main findings of the Task Force on Small States. Explains the genesis of the Task Force and analyzes what is different about small states. Discusses the impact of globalization and what domestic policies are likely to be more effective in addressing structural and transitional problems. Proposes to the development community an approach towards small states based on partnerships, regionalism, openness to trade, integration with the international capital market, and careful consideration of transition issues - pacing and sequencing. Presents the World Bank strategy for small states. c3/7/00kM2LMGR