Despite the challenges globalisation has brought to developing countries (LDCs), it has created numerous opportunities for them. The opening up of new markets and introduction of new technologies are illustrations. To take advantage of these opportunities, governments of LDCs could engage in initiatives that result in local development. The small-island developing states (SIDSs), for instance, could enhance their competitiveness by producing goods that can be exported and also serve as a substitute for imports. They therefore need to...
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On March 17th, 2009 the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Consumer Affairs welcomed eleven (11) new Project Managers to the cadre of Certified Project Managers in Saint Lucia at a Plaque award...
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Written by: Perle Alcindor, Business Development Officer, in collaboration with Nancy Francis Charles, Commerce and Industry Officer,Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Consumer Affairs
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