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Caribbean Export and EPA Implementation in the Caribbean Services Sector EXPORT DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION

Figure 9: Firms Participating in CARIFESTA XI by Country

Anguilla Barbados Belize Dominica Grenada

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Guyana Jamaica St. Lucia Trinidad & Tobago

WOMEX

30 regional music professionals and artistes at the WOMEX (Figure 10) . This represented a significant milestone towards the attainment of longer-term results for the Creative Industries of the Caribbean region as the mission sought to increase the distribution of music from the Caribbean, increase in the number of international performances, and increase business linkages developed between CARIFORUM music representatives, and those from the rest of the World.

World Music Expo (WOMEX) is an international world music support and development project based in Berlin. The main event is an exposition held annually in different locations throughout Europe. The initiative integrates a trade fair, showcases, conferences, film market, networking sessions, and awards. During the event, musicians with their works have the opportunity to make contacts for international touring and album distribution. In 2011, Caribbean Export facilitated the participation of

Figure 10: Firms Participating in WOMEX by Country

Bahamas Barbados Belize Dominica Dominican Republic Grenada Guyana Haiti Jamaica St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent & the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad & Tobago

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