00917nam a2200145Ia 450000500170000008000180001710000220003524500550005726000280011230000100014052005730015058300190072394200120074299900170075420260716042957.0  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  cMmS989  c38089d38089