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040			_cNDC
086			_a02340-XI
110			_aOECS
111			_aHigh level meeting of Windward Islands banana exporting countries _cRoseau, Dominica _d11th - 12th September 1997
245			_aE.U support for restructuring and diversification of the banana industry
260			_aCastries : _bOrganisation of Eastern Caribbean States, _cSeptember 1997.
270			_dSt.Lucia
300			_a7 p.
520			_aA 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.
556			_aGeneral
650			_aAgriculture
650			_aAgricultural Sector
650			_aAgricultural production
650			_aDevelopment Aid
650			_aStabex
650			_aACP
650			_aEU
650			_aTrade Barriers
651			_aCaribbean
942			_2NDC _cGL _h07.01.01
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