The Caribbean Community: Basic Issues in the Integration of Mini States

Regional integration processes among the developing countries which experienced tremendous impetus in the late 1960s and early 1970s is now at a nadir. Even the East African Community which seemed likely to withstand sharp regional dissension has floundered; disintegrating in 1977 without being mourned and leaving the region in acrinomy over the division of its assets. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is no exception. Although there exists a strong link between regional integration and economic development nevertheless, this has not been an overriding consideration to justify its rapid consolidation and expansion