Economic Development

Caribbean Bananas Exporters Association
The Banana Trade - a vital part of the Caribbean economy - is under serious threat from a case against the EU Banana Trade Regime, brought to the World Trade Organization by the US. The CBEA is an association of banana growers and exporters which campaigns to protect exports and save the industry.
http://www.cbea.org

Caribbean Development Bank
The CDB's purpose is to contribute to the harmonious economic growth and development of the member countries in the Caribbean and to promote economic co-operation and integration among them.
http://www.caribank.org

Caribbean Development Forum
An organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Seeks to impact future industrial and technological advancement in the region, and create opportunities across the network. Mission, projects, news, members and contact information.
http://web.mit.edu/caribbean/www/cdf/

Caribbean Export Development Agency
Helps increase exports through services in market research, training, market promotion and trade information.
http://www.carib-export.com/

International Labour Organisation: Caribbean Office
A specialised agency of the United Nations dedicated to establishment of international labour standards to improve the working conditions and social well-being of people worldwide.
http://www.ilocarib.org.tt/

OECS-EDU
Official site of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States - Export Development Unit. Offers an outline of services offered, including project planning, funding, preparation, marketing. Links and contact information.
http://www.oecs.org/edu/

UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Official UN site provides news, analysis and research, activity calendar, statistics, publications, training, software and systems.
http://www.eclac.cl/default.asp?idioma=IN

US Energy Information Administration - Caribbean
US EIA provides data, forecasts, country analysis brief and other analyses, focusing on the energy industry including oil, natural gas and electricity.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Caribbean/Background.html

The World Bank Group - Latin America & Caribbean
Provides news and events and in-depth analysis with a regional overview, country briefs, data and statistics, publications, development topics, initiatives, projects and programs.
http://www.worldbank.org/lac