E.U support for restructuring and diversification of the banana industry
- Castries : Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, September 1997.
- 7 p.
A high-level meeting of the Windward Island Banana Exporter was held in Roseau, Dominica in September 1997. Representatives from the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) discussed the struggling banana industry, facing challenges like falling prices, increased competition, and the need for modernization. A key topic was European Union (EU) assistance for restructuring and diversification. The EU pledged financial and technical support to help banana producers adapt to new market demands and diversify their economies. The meeting concluded with recommendations and an action plan for sustainable development of the OECS banana industry.
General
Agriculture
Agricultural Sector
Agricultural production
Development Aid
Stabex
ACP
EU
Trade Barriers
Caribbean
02340-XI
A high-level meeting of the Windward Island Banana Exporter was held in Roseau, Dominica in September 1997. Representatives from the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) discussed the struggling banana industry, facing challenges like falling prices, increased competition, and the need for modernization. A key topic was European Union (EU) assistance for restructuring and diversification. The EU pledged financial and technical support to help banana producers adapt to new market demands and diversify their economies. The meeting concluded with recommendations and an action plan for sustainable development of the OECS banana industry.
General
Agriculture
Agricultural Sector
Agricultural production
Development Aid
Stabex
ACP
EU
Trade Barriers
Caribbean
02340-XI