social studies m4 objectives of caricom

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Social Studies | Module 4 |Regional Integration

MODULE 4 UNIT # LESSON 7


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INTRODUCTION


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INTRODUCTION CONT’DCountries Area (sq Kms) Population(000,000) UN Estimate

(2012)Antigua and Barbuda 440 km2 81,799

Bahamas 13,878 km2 353,658

Barbados 431 km2 275,000

Belize 22,966 km2 312,690

Brazil 8,515,767 193,946,886

Dominica 750 km2 71,293

Grenada 344 km2 110,000

Guyana 214,970 km2 752,940

Haiti 27,750 km2 10,256,000

Jamaica 10,991 km2 2,761,000

Mexico 1,972,550 km2 115,296,767

Montserrat 102 km2 6,000

St. Kitts and Nevis 261 km2 54,000

St. Lucia 617 km2 173,765

St. Vincent and the Grenadines 389 km2 109,000

Suriname 163,821 km2 560,157

Trinidad and Tobago 5,131 km2 1,351,000

United States of America 9,826,675 km2 315,712,000


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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?


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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


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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


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THE OBJECTIVES OF CARICOM - ACTIVITY

a. Read the article at from this website: 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.


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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


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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


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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


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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


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QUIZ

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QUIZ: QUESTION 1

Increasing the size of markets for goods and services produced in CARICOM countries is a major objective because

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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

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QUIZ: FEEDBACK TO QUESTION 1

Increasing the size of markets for goods and services produced in CARICOM is a major objective because

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D. If more Caribbean people purchase goods made in the region employment will increase


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QUIZ: QUESTION 2

It is important for CARICOM countries to cooperate in addressing climate change because

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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

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It is important for CARICOM to cooperate in addressing climate change because

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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


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QUIZ: QUESTION 3

CARICOM gives support to its members when they are affected by:

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A. Hurricanes, drought, and blizzards

D. Floods, drought, and cold weather

B. Earthquakes, floods, and traffic accidents

C. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods

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CARICOM gives support to its members when they are affected by

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C. Hurricanes, earthquakes and floods


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QUIZ: QUESTION 4

The CSME will strengthen the regions bargaining power with larger and richer countries by:

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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

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The CSME will strengthen the regions bargaining power with larger and richer countries by

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Developing common policies to guide economic relationships with other countries and speaking with one voice


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QUIZ: QUESTION 5

The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is made up of islands which are:

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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

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The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is made up of islands which are

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A. Similar in size, located in the same area of the Caribbean and speak the same language and

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