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FTAA.sme/inf/124
October 27, 2003

Original: English
 

FTAA – CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON SMALLER ECONOMIES

BAHAMAS

PROJECT PROFILE RELATED TO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES SUB-SECTOR


1. PROJECT TITLE: Technical Assistance to carry out studies and analysis in the Distribution, services-sub-sector.



2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:

To prepare the business sector, in particular micro and small businesses to increase their competitive in a free trade environment.

3. COMPONENTS:

(i) Training courses and workshops on the WTO;
(ii) Studies on the advantages and disadvantages of trade liberalization.
(iii) Networking with international agencies and businesses to form strategic alliances.
(iv) Estimated cost $60,000 to attend workshops meetings etc. and to hire a short-term Expert.


4. EXPECTED RESULTS:

(i) Building knowledge and capacity about the advantages and disadvantages of trade liberalization;

(ii) Strengthening opportunities to form strategic alliances.


5. COMMENTS:

 
 
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