This concept paper examines the development of a franchising framework for services within the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Prepared in accordance with the contractual Guidelines and Expected Outcomes agreed between the CARICOM Secretariat and G. L. Sydney Simmons of Global Development ...

A number of years have passed since this booklet was first published and it remains one of the most popular sources of information on the Free Movement aspects of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat takes great pleasure in presenting this updat...

A person or company from any one of those Member States would now be able to:Produce and trade in goodsProvide servicesMove capitalEstablish business enterprises andMove freely without a work permit to another Member State.In addition, Member States would have implemented policies and laws that woul...

A person or company from any one of those Member States would now be able to:Produce and trade in goodsProvide servicesMove capitalEstablish business enterprises and move freely without a work permit to another Member State.In addition, Member States would have implemented policies and laws that wou...

The CARICOM Agreement on Social Security was signed in Georgetown, Guyana on 1 March 1996 and came into effect on 1 April 1997. From this date persons can thus apply for benefits under the Agreement.The Agreement is intended to protect CARICOM Nationals’ entitlement to benefits and provide equality ...

Many CARICOM countries have lost important export markets in recent years, and are experiencing more intense competition from international firms because of lowered trade barriers (e.g., shortened negative lists and reduced tariffs) to entering domestic markets. A key development strategy of these c...