The operation and management of agencies and institutions working in the field of Science and Technology in selected CDCC member countries

The state of science and technology in the constituency of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC) varies considerably among States and within different sectors in any given State. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean in Port of Spain has embarked on a phased update and analysis of this situation starting with a number of selected member States.

In this study, the three selected States of Saint Lucia, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago are considered in the focus areas of research, education, agriculture and aquaculture, tourism, information and communications technology (ICT) and human resources. In each country, attention is given to the institutions which impact on the development of science and technology nationally and in particular sectors and on the policy issues and process. The study draws on discussions with stakeholders during visits to the countries and through telephone conversations and on published and unpublished documents provided by stakeholders.