recommended in these priority areas, e.g. development of a regional labour market
information system (e.g. to facilitate free movement of skills), an improved and
harmonised energy information system, and a regional agricultural market information
system linking CSME initiatives.
5.
Developing a supporting/enabling legislative/regulatory environment is also essential for
building resilience. One area of special focus will be the harmonisation of legislation,
standards and procedures to facilitate the specific initiatives recommended.
6.
Human Resource Development is another critical success factor in building resilience.
Specific initiatives are proposed to facilitate the initiatives recommended, with a special
focus on youth e.g. skills for accessing and optimising business opportunities created
through regional integration efforts; developing skills for new and existing productive
sectors; strategic use of specialist training facilities, for example, the Caribbean Maritime
Institute; continuous training and development of public officers; and developing
specialists skills in key areas such as climate change, security, public sector
management (legal and managerial), and ICT. Further, human resource development
initiatives should be linked to advancing the implementation of Articles 45 and 46 of the
RTC with a view to ensuring that the Region has access to skills needed for the
development of target sectors and industries.
7.
Research and dialogue will be at the forefront of efforts to become more proactive in
meeting the economic development needs of Member States.
As an example, the
CARICOM Commission on the Economy will continue work to define the production
integration model for the Community.10
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