000			01049nam a2200133Ia 4500
080			_a08.10.03 T255
245			_aTechnical study and market survey of ceramic industry in CARICOM
260			_bCARICOM Secretariat _aGeorgetownGY _c1985
300			_a1 v. (various pagings
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references
520			_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.
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942			_cM _mT255
999			_c15186 _d15186