Resources Published in 2012

The EPA Made Easy

A guide for business owners, managers and workers to the CARIFORUM-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement

May 16 2012 | Research

Real Estate Services Under the Economic Partnership Agreement

 

For those engaged in providing Computer and Computer Related Services, the Barbados Private Sector Trade Team has provided a series of questions and answers designed to address many of the issues you may have regarding access to the EC for your business.

May 08 2012 | Research

International and Bilateral Trade Report 2012

This report provides an outlook for the global trade environment in 2012. It also highlights recent developments with respect to CSME, CARICOM- Canada Trade Negotions, the EPA and CARICOM- USA relations.

May 02 2012 | Research

Differentiating my Service from the Competition’s

A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled Differentiating my Service from the Competition’s under the theme "Service/ Disservice – Navigating the EPA".  It was delivered by Dr. Wendy Hollingsworth of Conceptualisation Inc. to service providers of Barbados. The presentation highlighted the role of innovation and intellectual property in differentiating a service and protecting brands when entering new markets.

 

April 29 2012 | Presentations

The EPA in a Nutshell

A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled The EPA in a Nutshell under the theme "Service/ Disservice- Navigating the EPA" . It was delivered by Ms Julie Mapp a Consultant in the Division of Foreign Trade to services providers of Barbados. The presentation gave an overview of the EPA placing special emphasis on issues relevant to service providers.

April 29 2012 | Presentations

From Europe to Barbados: Anticipating the Competition

A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled From Europe to Barbados: Anticipating the Competition under the theme "Balancing the Competitive Elements of the Agreement" . It was delivered by Ambassador Errol Humphrey  a Consultant to the EPA unit to service providers of Barbados. The presentation exposed participants to the EPA and the categories of workers from the EU which are eligible for entry into Barbados. 

April 29 2012 | Presentations

A Model for Collaborative Effort in Approaching the Challenges and Opportunities of the Agreement

A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled A model for collaborative effort in approaching the challenges and opportunities of the agreement under the theme "Balancing the Competitive Element of the Agreement" . It was delivered by Mrs Erica Smith of COSCAP to service providers of Barbados. The presentation examined the approach taken by COSCAP in securing a viable model for market access in Europe for membership.

April 29 2012 | Presentations

Overcoming Technical Barriers to Trade and Securing Market Access for Agricultural Products

A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled Overcoming Technical Barriers to Trade and Securing Market Access for Agricultural Products under the theme "Breaking the Barriers Down- Welcoming the Brands of Barbados”. It was delivered by Mr. Hadyn Rhynd of the Barbados National Standards Institute to members of the manufacturing sector of Barbados. The presentation outlines the nuances of technical barriers to trade, the importance of labelling, accreditation etc., and the requirements under the agreement inter alia.

April 28 2012 | Presentations

Supplying a Good Product is Supplying a Good Service

A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled Supplying Good Product is Supplying Good Service under the theme "Products and Services –Keeping the Scales Balanced”. It was delivered by Mr. Raj Ramdath to members of the manufacturing sector of Barbados. The presentation explores the practical relationship between the supply of reputable goods and the supply of an excellent service.

April 28 2012 | Presentations

Exporting Intangible Assets- Seizing Opportunities in Trade Agreements

A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled Exporting Intangible Assets: Seizing Opportunities in Trade Agreements  under the theme "Products and Services –Keeping the Scales Balanced”. It was delivered by Dr. Wendy Hollingsworth of Conceptualisation Inc. to members of the manufacturing sector of Barbados. The presentation defined Intellectual Property and encouraged discussion on areas of concern to the manufacturing sector.

April 28 2012 | Presentations

The Roadmap for EPA Implementation in the Manufacturing Sector

A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled The Roadmap for EPA Implementation in the Manufacturing Sector under the theme "Breaking the Barriers Down- Welcoming the Brands of Barbados”. It was delivered by Ambassador Errol Humphrey from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade to the manufacturing sector of Barbados. The presentation highlighted the initiatives and programmes currently undertaken towards manufacturing and how they could positively impact Barbadian products.

April 28 2012 | Presentations

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