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086 _a00106-XI
245 _aThe informal trade in the Leeward Islands
260 _bECLAC
260 _c4 August, 1989
300 _a23 p.
520 _aProvides 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.
556 _aGeneral
650 _aDOMINICA
650 _aINFORMAL SECTOR
650 _aCARIBBEAN
650 _aTRADE
650 _aAGRICULTURAL TRADE
942 _h08.02.02
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