Political Geography: Caribbean / Topic: Economics

Author:: Vegard Bye
Publication Date:: 06-2013
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
Abstract:: The Cuban society is undergoing deep changes, more than fifty years after the Revolution and the same number of years with a Castro government. The focus of study is mostly on economic reforms. But economic transition also has great impact - gradually manifesting itself - on the entire political system. The direction of these changes is still quite unclear. In this Working Paper, "The Politics of Cuban Transformation - what Space for Authoritarian Withdrawal?", NUPI Research Fellow Vegard Bye analyzes the choice of direction and some scenarios in the political transformation process.
Topic:: Communism, Economics, and Political Economy
Political Geography:: Cuba, Latin America, and Caribbean

Author:: Blanca Antonini
Publication Date:: 02-2012
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution
Abstract:: Haiti and the Dominican Republic (DR), the two adjacent countries that comprise the island of Quisqueya, have wide asymmetries and similarities. Due to poverty, nearly a third of Haitians migrate in search of work, including to the DR, and Haiti relies on foreign assistance for food security. The DR's economy exhibits considerable dynamism, but depends on cheap labour from Haiti and remittances from its own expatriates. Both countries have a common habitat and ecosystem, and their populations have a large proportion of youth.
Topic:: Security, Economics, Humanitarian Aid, Migration, Poverty, Bilateral Relations, Labor Issues, and Food
Political Geography:: Caribbean, Haiti, Island, and Quisqueya

Author:: Carlos Portales
Publication Date:: 02-2012
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution
Abstract:: This paper analyses the creation of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Caracas on 3 December 2011, locating it within the current context of cooperation and integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. This new body is based on an agreement that includes political cooperation functions and the task of seeking inter-governmental coordination of public policies.
Topic:: Economics, International Trade and Finance, Regional Cooperation, and Treaties and Agreements
Political Geography:: Latin America and Caribbean

Author:: JosÃ© Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs
Publication Date:: 05-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: How does the region economically and politically reengage a generation?
Topic:: Economics
Political Geography:: Latin America and Caribbean

Author:: Juan Pablo Jiménez and Isabel López Azcúnaga
Publication Date:: 05-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: To continue improving economic equality, governments have to address their progressive and ineffective tax systems.
Topic:: Economics and Reform
Political Geography:: Latin America and Caribbean

Author:: Eric Farnsworth
Publication Date:: 10-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Americas Quarterly
Institution:: Council of the Americas
Abstract:: U.S. complacency toward China's economic activities in the hemisphere is shortsighted.
Topic:: Development and Economics
Political Geography:: China, Washington, Latin America, and Caribbean

Author:: Ulrike Lorenz
Publication Date:: 06-2012
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: The Kolleg-Forschergruppe (KFG)
Abstract:: In the past ten years, the long-standing trade relations between the European Union (EU) and the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries have experienced radical transformations. The negotiations of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between the EU and seven regional groupings formed by the ACP countries have led to the EU being maneuvered into an unexpectedly weak position. For the first time, European negotiators had to substantially leave their pre-agreed negotiation path and positions due to the immense pressure from ACP countries, regional organizations, and non-state actors – and still have not been able to finalize negotiations that had initially been expected to only take five years until the end of 2007.
Topic:: Economics, International Trade and Finance, Markets, and Foreign Direct Investment
Political Geography:: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia/Pacific, and Caribbean

Author:: Marc Cohen
Publication Date:: 01-2012
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Oxfam Publishing
Abstract:: The earthquake that hit Haiti on 12 January 2010 resulted in one of the largest and most complex humanitarian emergencies in history. In response, humanitarian agencies undertook one of the biggest and most challenging operations ever, mainly in a densely urbanized area.
Topic:: Economics, Health, and Natural Disasters
Political Geography:: Caribbean

Author:: Robert Maguire
Publication Date:: 01-2012
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: United States Institute of Peace
Abstract:: Women are Haiti's 'potomitan' (centerposts), playing pivotal roles in matters of family, education, health, commerce and the economy, and agriculture. Gender-based violence has been and continues to be a very real threat to the security and well-being of Haitian women and their families. Deficient access to education and healthcare, and misguided agricultural policies, have exacerbated women's burdens. Improved social, economic and political empowerment of women is vital to rebuilding Haiti.
Topic:: Security, Agriculture, Economics, Education, Gender Issues, and Health
Political Geography:: Caribbean and Haiti

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