https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/30575 2026-06-25T09:25:41Z 2026-06-25T09:25:41Z Roberts, John L. https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/31557 2018-07-04T01:44:49Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Building resilience through better environmental management in small island states : experience from the aims small island states Authors: Roberts, John L. Abstract: This chapter focuses on the economic and social realities in the AIMS group of Small Island Developing States. It examines the costs of pursuit of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as core objectives for development, and in particular issues arising from the targets for environmental sustainability. It draws attention to gaps in the evidence base for assessment of technical efficiency and implications and anomalies in the use of MDGs for assessing priorities. It offers a framework for intervention to improve the focus for development programmes and for generating capital formation. The chapter also reviews the regional role as defined in the Mauritius Strategy for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, and its relevance in promoting cost-effective initiatives and programmes to improve resilience.

2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Armstrong, Harvey W. Read, Robert https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/31556 2018-07-04T01:44:58Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Determinants of economic growth and resilience in small states Authors: Armstrong, Harvey W.; Read, Robert Abstract: This chapter deals with the determinants of the economic performance of small states and territories and examines evidence on the impact of openness and vulnerability to exogenous shocks on the economic performance of small states and overseas territories. The chapter also considers the likely importance of factors not stressed in traditional growth theory as influencing the economic performance of small states, including geographical variables, good governance and social capital.

2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Baldacchino, Godfrey https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/31554 2018-07-04T01:44:50Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Small states as holons : the transnational survival kit of small jurisdictions Authors: Baldacchino, Godfrey Abstract: This chapter argues that small jurisdictions-often islands or enclaves - are generally exposed to the vagaries of the transnational. Yet sound socio-economic and political policies, at intersecting individual, household and national levels, can offset what is often construed as structural and inherent handicaps. Thus while exogenous shocks tend to be larger on small economies, these economies can usually bring to bear home-bred, endogenous, policy capacities to compensate for this openness. The chapter argues that the nation, the local economy, the local household, even the individual, are but fragments of a larger system and it is the awareness of this fragmentation that explains the resilience and survival of small states, just as much as it explains their vulnerability.

2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Springer, Cletus https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/31553 2018-07-04T01:44:55Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Economic resilience and social cohesion in the eastern Caribbean Authors: Springer, Cletus Abstract: This chapter assesses notions of social cohesion in the Eastern Caribbean within the context of the evolving theories on vulnerability and resilience. The chapter first examines the prevailing theories with regard to social vulnerability, social development and social cohesion. It is suggested that GECS countries possess permanent social vulnerability features which impact negatively on economic resilience and social cohesion at the national and regional levels and which will require a minimum level of social development. The chapter also briefly examines and highlights the functional linkages between economic resilience policies and strategies within the GECS and social cohesion ideals. While noting the relative success that has been achieved by the GECS countries in building economic resilience and social cohesion, through regional action, the chapter argues for greater attention to be given to Integrated Development Planning at the national and supra-national level, supported by decisive political integration.

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