2. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N Social Studies | Module 4 |Regional Integration MODULE 4  UNIT #  LESSON 7 OBJECTIVESOF

3. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N INTRODUCTION

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

5. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N 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?

6. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N 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

7. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N 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

8. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N THE OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM - ACTIVITY a. Read the article at from this website: www.caricom.org/jsp/community/objectives.jsp?.menu=district 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.

9. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N 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 countries

10. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N 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

11. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N CARICOM SINGLE MARKET AND ECONOMY - ACTIVITY 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 rules

12. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N 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

13. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ  Are you ready to test yourself?  There are seven multiple choice items that you are required to do.  For each item, click on the letter of the correct response and then click the button ‘NEXT QUESTION’ to continue.  Click the Begin Quiz button to start the quiz. 12 BEGIN QUIZ!

14. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: QUESTION 1 Increasing the size of markets for goods and services produced in CARICOM countries is a major objective because 13 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 FEEDBACK

15. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 1 Increasing the size of markets for goods and services produced in CARICOM is a major objective because 14 NEXT QUESTION NEXT QUESTION D. If more Caribbean people purchase goods made in the region employment will increase

16. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: QUESTION 2 It is important for CARICOM countries to cooperate in addressing climate change because 15 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 FEEDBACK

17. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 2 It is important for CARICOM to cooperate in addressing climate change because 16 NEXT QUESTION NEXT QUESTION 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

18. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: QUESTION 3 CARICOM gives support to its members when they are affected by: 17 A. Hurricanes, drought, and blizzards D. Floods, drought, and cold weather B. Earthquakes, floods, and traffic accidents C. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods FEEDBACK

19. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 3 CARICOM gives support to its members when they are affected by 18 NEXT QUESTION NEXT QUESTION C. Hurricanes, earthquakes and floods

20. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: QUESTION 4 The CSME will strengthen the regions bargaining power with larger and richer countries by: 19 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 FEEDBACK

21. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 4 The CSME will strengthen the regions bargaining power with larger and richer countries by 20 NEXT QUESTION NEXT QUESTION Developing common policies to guide economic relationships with other countries and speaking with one voice

22. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: QUESTION 5 The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is made up of islands which are: 21 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 FEEDBACK

23. XXXX OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM CSME OECSQUIZ INTRODUCTIO N QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 5 The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is made up of islands which are 22 A. Similar in size, located in the same area of the Caribbean and speak the same language and END OF QUIZ END OF QUIZ

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