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The lecture is part of a new series at The UWI St. Augustine, focusing on CARICOM: exploring its usefulness to the region and its future on its 40th anniversary celebrations. In his presentation, Ambassador LaRocque will trace the evolution of the integration process (the Federation, CARIFTA, Common Market, West Indian Commission, CSME) and discuss CARICOM today: what we set out to do; what we have done and where we are. He will also delve into his vision for the regional body, which includes active stakeholder involvement in integration, across youth, the private sector, media and civil society. Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, a national of Dominica, is the seventh Secretary-General of CARICOM. He is the former Assistant Secretary-General for Trade and Economic Integration at the CARICOM Secretariat, a position he assumed in September 2005. Prior to that, he served at senior management levels in the Public Service of Dominica for over 18 years. He believes that the CSME cannot succeed without the advancement of the social sector, such as human resource development and youth. Ambassador LaRocque has managed diplomatic negotiations with third countries and international development partners. He has much experience in management, public administration, economic development, trade, foreign affairs and diplomacy. Members of the public are invited to attend at no charge. For further information, please contact The Marketing and Communications Office, UWI St. Augustine at 662-2002 ext. 83726 or via email at marketing.communications@sta.uwi.edu. |
Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will deliver a Distinguished Open Lecture, discussing the status of the regional integration process and his vision for the future of CARICOM on Thursday October 3 at 5.30pm at the Daaga Auditorium on the St. Augustine Campus.