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Private sector firms in the Caribbean vs. ROSE:
- smaller, older, less involved in trade, more
difficulty in accessing finance
The Productivity Challenge
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
Small firms
Medium-sized firms
Large firms
Caribbean
ROSE
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
Exporters
Importers
Two-way traders
Caribbean ROSE
Firms citing access to finance as major
obstacle in business
Firms involved in trade