00819nam a2200121Ia 450000500170000008000180001710000260003524500770006126000480013830000150018652004790020158300170068020260716043640.0  a09.01.01 V686  aVignoles, Christopher  aAn assessment of trade performance and competitiveness of OECS countries  bCaribbean RNM/IDB ProjectaHastingsBBc2005  a[2], 72 p.  aLooks briefly at the importance of trade for the economies of the OECS sub-region.  Analyses the performance of services and merchandise trade.  Provides insights into the competitiveness of sectors and products in both categories of trade.  Identifies the cost structures faced by firms operating across the OECS.  Assesses the impact on competitiveness in production and trade.  Suggests a strategy for competitiveness to drive sustainable export-led growth in the region.  c2/6/06kJOYD