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Small States: Economic Review and Basic Statistics
Small States: Economic Review and Basic Statistics, Volume 22

Small States: Economic Review and Basic Statistics, Volume 22

by Commonwealth Secretariat

Published by: The Commonwealth

Series: Small States: Economic Review and Basic Statistics

Imprint: The Commonwealth

102 Pages, 205.00 × 280.00 mm

Paperback
9780850920208
Published: September 2024

£45.00

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Contents

Part 1. The long road to recovery in Commonwealth small states
1. The economic impacts of overlapping shocks
Key messages
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Recovery in an uncertain world
1.3. Inflation trends across Commonwealth small states
1.4. Growing fiscal pressure
1.5. Current account trends across Commonwealth small states
2. Socio-economic implications of recurring shocks
Key messages
2.1. The effects on food security
2.2. Poverty implications of shocks in CWSS
2.3. Multidimensional impacts of shocks on education and health outcomes
2.4. The gendered impact of shocks and impacts on other marginalised groups
2.5 Implications for attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals
3. Thematic issues affecting Commonwealth small states: key economic drivers in CWSS and the need for resilience building
Key messages
3.1. Vulnerabilities from multiple angles
3.2. Tourism's recovery post-COVID
3.3. Foreign direct investment trends across CWSS
3.4. CWSS and remittances
3.5. CWSS and agriculture, forestry and fishing
4. Rising debt and debt servicing costs: implications for sustainable development in small states
Key messages
4.1. Recent trends in debt across CWSS
4.2. Debt distress in CWSS
4.3. The cost of the cost of borrowing
5. Building resilience: the path forward for Commonwealth small states
References
Part 2. Preserving paradise: towards regenerative tourism for resilience
6. Introduction
6.1. Sustainable and regenerative tourism: two sides of the same coin?
6.2. Experiences across CWSS
7. The Belize story: a holistic path to sustainable tourism
7.1. Overview
7.2. A multi-stakeholder approach to sustainable tourism
7.3. Funding mechanisms for conservation and sustainable tourism
7.4. Preserving Belize's rich cultural history through tourism
7.5. Paving the way for sustainable and regenerative tourism through eco-tourism
7.6. Key lessons
8. Preserving the natural heritage of Seychelles through sustainable tourism
8.1. Overview
8.2. Pioneering innovative financing and fostering partnerships for sustainable tourism8.3 Promoting sustainable and regenerative travel through the Sustainable Seychelles Certification Programme
8.4 Seychelles' growing eco-tourism landscape and sustainability practices
8.5. Restoring the beauty of Seychelles' coral reefs
8.6. Key lessons
9. Embracing sustainable tourism for a resilient, inclusive and green Samoa
9.1. A jewel in the Pacific: overview and background
9.2. Government-led sustainability: proactive actions and policies
9.3. The role of the hospitality and transport sector
9.4. Empowering communities: the importance of local involvement
9.5. Preserving nature: environmental initiatives
9.6. Regenerative tourism initiatives
9.7. Key lessons
10. Recovering, rethinking and revitalising the tourism industry in Malta
10.1. Overview
10.2 Strategy: recover, rethink, revitalise
10.3. Environmental and circular economy approaches
10.4. Community, culture and public involvement
10.6. Key lessons
11. Conclusions
References
Statistical annexes