TY  - GEN
TI  - The informal trade in the Leeward Islands
PB  - ECLAC
KW  - DOMINICA
KW  - INFORMAL SECTOR
KW  - CARIBBEAN
KW  - TRADE
KW  - AGRICULTURAL TRADE
N2  - Provides an overview of inter-island trade in the Leeward Islands. Identifies the sources of trade data on each of the Leeward Islands. Trade is divided into two main categories: trade in agricultural products and trade in non-agricultural products. Informal trade in agricultural products is dominated by traders from Dominica. Information on the informal trade in non-agricultural products is not easily accessible. However, main trading products are electrical appliances and clothing, while the majority of trader are women. Some major problems of trading include poor handling, spoilage and excessive delays at customs and immigration
ER  -