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A Future for Small States: Overcoming Vulnerability  
Eugenia Charles (Author)

Size: 220 mm x 143 mm
ISSN:
Categories: Economic Development, Small States

ISBN No: 978-0-85092-511-1

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 01-1997
Number of Pages: 178

Status: In stock

Price: £ 12.99    [Currency converter]  


Description

This report analyses the key issues concerning small states' security and development. It sets out a series of recommendations to counteract vulnerability arising from factors such as globalisation, environmental degradation and global warming, and international crime. It discusses economic, environmental and political dimensions, as well as recognising the importance of regional organisations and international conventions in enhancing small states' security.

Contents

Foreword by the Commonwealth Secretary-General

Letter of Presentation

Executive Summary and Recommendations

 

1.    Introduction

Terms of Reference

The Insecurity of Small States

The Structure of the Report

 

2.    Smallness and Vulnerability

Definition

The Characteristics of Small States

The Concept of Vulnerability

Size and Vulnerability

 

3.    The Threat Scenario

The Definition of Threat and National Security

The Range of Security Threats to Small States

Threats and Vulnerability

 

4.    The Economic Consequences of Smallness

Economic Consequences of Small Economic Size

The Recent Economic Performance of Small States

 

5.    The Economic Dimension: Analysis

The Effects of Globalisation

Trends in Regionalisation

Small States and Regionalisation

Assessment

 

6.    The Economic Dimension: Response and Recommendations

Trade Policies and Preferences

Commercial and Marketing Policies

Aid Policies and Resource Mobilisation

Recommendations

 

7.    The Environmental Dimension: Analysis

Environmental Vulnerability

External Risks

Internal Risks

Ecological Fragility

Vulnerability and Sustainability

 

8.    The Environment: Response and Recommendations

The Special Problems of SIDS

Macroeconomics and the Environment

Demonstrating and Capturing Environmental Value

Other Innovative Sources of Finance

Sectoral Policy

Recommendations

 

9.    The Political Dimension: Analysis

Assessment

 

10.  The Political Dimension: Response and Recommendations

The National Level

Bilateral Arrangements

Regional Security

Recommendations

 

11.  National Measures to Enhance Security Through Capacity-Building

Human Capital

Social Capital

Investing in Technology

Capacity-Building in Small States: The Commonwealth Experience

 

12.  Enhancing the Role of Small States in the International System

The Position of Small States in the Global Context

International Law

The World Trade Organisation

The United Nations

The Commonwealth

Recommendations

 

References

Annex: Recommendations of the 1985 Vulnerability Report

Members of the Advisory Group

Abbreviations

Index

List of Tables