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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
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
Sectors Liberalised by the EU for Temporary Entry by Contractual Services Suppliers
from CARIFORUM (Employees of Services Firms)
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
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)
*
March 2011 – December 2014
Caribbean Export and EPA Implementation in the Caribbean Services Sector
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