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Social Studies | Module 4 |Regional Integration
MODULE 4  UNIT #  LESSON 7

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION CONT’D
Countries Area (sq Kms) Population(000,000) UN Estimate
(2012)
Antigua and Barbuda 440 km2
81,799
Bahamas 13,878 km2
353,658
Barbados 431 km2
275,000
Belize 22,966 km2
312,690
Brazil 8,515,767 193,946,886
Dominica 750 km2
71,293
Grenada 344 km2
110,000
Guyana 214,970 km2
752,940
Haiti 27,750 km2
10,256,000
Jamaica 10,991 km2
2,761,000
Mexico 1,972,550 km2
115,296,767
Montserrat 102 km2
6,000
St. Kitts and Nevis 261 km2
54,000
St. Lucia 617 km2
173,765
St. Vincent and the Grenadines 389 km2
109,000
Suriname 163,821 km2
560,157
Trinidad and Tobago 5,131 km2
1,351,000
United States of America 9,826,675 km2
315,712,000

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INTRODUCTION- ACTIVITY
 Compare the sizes of CARICOM countries and the three large
countries shown in the table
 Give the total the population of CARICOM countries to the nearest
million
 Compare the population of the CARICOM region with the populations
of the USA, Mexico and Brazil
 How do you think integration can benefit small countries like those in
CARICOM in their business and other relationships with large
countries?

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OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Explain the objectives of CARICOM
Outline the objectives of the OEC
Locate CARICOM member states on a map of the Caribbean
Discuss the rationale for the OECS group
Demonstrate interest in CARICOM affairs

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THE OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM
The Objectives of CARICOM
a.Increasing the size of markets for goods and services produced in the
region
b.Increasing levels of employment in member countries
c.Increasing cooperation in communication, transportation, education,
health, environmental protection and climate change
d.Developing common policies in dealing with countries which are not
members of the organization
e.Providing aid to member countries in times of special need
f.Creating a single market and economy

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THE OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM - ACTIVITY
a. Read the article at from this website:
www.caricom.org/jsp/community/objectives.jsp?.menu=district
b. Select an objective, read and explain it during a class discussion of
objectives to bring out meaning
c. Write notes while other students present.
d. Write a paragraph on why CARICOM is better able to advance the
interest of its members than each country acting on its own.

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CARICOM SINGLE MARKET AND ECONOMY
 The CARICOM single market and economy is a legal mechanism which
allows goods, services and people to move freely among member states.
This means that all member states are legally bound to adhere to the
rules of the CSME.
 The CSME is expected to:
a. Provide the opportunities for businesses to set up in any member country.
This is expected to benefit both the business and the residents
b. Facilitate the use of the skills and knowledge of the people of the region
anywhere in the region
c. Strengthen the bargaining power of the countries when dealing with other
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CARICOM SINGLE MARKET AND ECONOMY
However there are already signs that some countries in CARICOM are not
yet fully ready to allow unrestricted movement of people

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CARICOM SINGLE MARKET AND ECONOMY -
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Read the information on the CSME and write what you think about
aspects of the expected benefits. Say what will work well and outline
challenges which might be experienced in the implementation of CSME
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ORGANIZATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES
(OECS)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CARICOM_Heads_of_Government
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is a group of nine
English-speaking island states located in the Eastern Caribbean
The objectives of the organization include:
Economic harmonization among its members
Protection of the human rights of their members
Free movement of labour
Free movement and capital
Free movement of goods and services
The member states of the OECS are also members of CARICOM

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QUIZ: QUESTION 1
Increasing the size of markets for goods and services produced in
CARICOM countries is a major objective because
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A. A large amount of manufactured goods is imported by member
states
B. Goods imported into the region are of inferior quality
C. CARICOM countries are capable of supplying all the goods that
it needs
D. If more Caribbean people purchase goods and services
produced in the region employment will increase
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QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 1
Increasing the size of markets for goods and services produced in
CARICOM is a major objective because
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D. If more Caribbean people purchase goods made in the region
employment will increase

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QUIZ: QUESTION 2
It is important for CARICOM countries to cooperate in addressing climate
change because
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A. Flooding occurs in all member countries sometimes
D. Agriculture will fail if we ignore climate change
C. The Climate of the region affects all our economic activities
B. The climate of the region is affected by similar factors. The
main factor is the Caribbean Sea where weather phenomena
such as hurricanes take place
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QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 2
It is important for CARICOM to cooperate in addressing climate change
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B. The climate of the Caribbean region is affected by similar
factors. The main factor is the Caribbean Sea where weather
phenomena such as hurricanes take place

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QUIZ: QUESTION 3
CARICOM gives support to its members when they are affected by:
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A. Hurricanes, drought, and blizzards
D. Floods, drought, and cold weather
B. Earthquakes, floods, and traffic accidents
C. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods
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QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 3
CARICOM gives support to its members when they are affected by
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C. Hurricanes, earthquakes and floods

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QUIZ: QUESTION 4
The CSME will strengthen the regions bargaining power with larger and
richer countries by:
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A. Increasing trade with large countries
D. Inviting large countries to invest in member states
C. Carefully planning and implementing bargaining
strategies
B. Developing common policies to guide economic
relationships with other countries and speaking with one
voice Key
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QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 4
The CSME will strengthen the regions bargaining power with larger and
richer countries by
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Developing common policies to guide economic relationships
with other countries and speaking with one voice

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QUIZ: QUESTION 5
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is made up of islands
which are:
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B. Similar in size, produce similar crops and have large
populations
D. Located in the same area of the Caribbean, speak the
same language and produce spices for export
C. Speak the same language located in the same area of
the Caribbean and are close to North America
A. Similar in size, located in the same area of the
Caribbean and speak the same language
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QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 5
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is made up of islands
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A. Similar in size, located in the same area of the Caribbean and
speak the same language and
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