Caribbean Export & EPA Implementation in the Caribbean Servi

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Caribbean Export and EPA Implementation in the Caribbean Services Sector OVERVIEW

implications for the application of the EPA regionally, given the 10th EDF’s overall objective of contributing to the gradual integration of CARIFORUM countries into the world economy. Specifically, Caribbean Export’s development work in the services sector falls under the component of the Agency’s 10th EDF work programme, which speaks to identifying and strengthening the region’s high potential niche sectors to benefit from EPA provisions. The creative industries, professional services, and specialised tourism are highlighted as target sectors in this arrangement, and have been Legal Advisory (non-EU Law) Taxation Advisory Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture Medical and Dental Midwifery Computer and related Advertising Market Research and Opinion Polling Technical Testing and Analysis Maintenance and Repair (after- sales/after-lease) Fashion Model Site Investigation Work Environmental Tourist Guides Scientific and Technical Consulting

recipients of programming aimed at providing increased access to finance, delivering training and certification, strengthening regional networks, and facilitating the participation of firms in regional and international missions. To date, under 10th EDF implementation* Caribbean Export has served 834 beneficiaries in the services sector from 15 CARIFORUM States through programme-based activities aimed at supporting the development of the regional private sector and maximizing their opportunities to benefit from the EPA. Through access to finance initiatives, Caribbean Export Accounting and Book-keeping Architectural EngineeringArchitecture Veterinary Medicine Nursing, Physiotherapy, Paramedical Integrated Engineering Research and Development Management Consulting Services related to Management Consulting Chef de Cuisine Translation and Interpretation Higher-education (privately-funded) Travel Agency and Tour Operators Entertainment (other than audio-visual)

Sectors Liberalised by the EU for Temporary Entry by Contractual Services Suppliers from CARIFORUM (Employees of Services Firms)

* March 2011 – December 2014