SRC – International Trade Law, Policy and Services

Our mission is to develop trade capacity and create innovative trade solutions for the Caribbean region.

The SRC was named after Sir Shridath Ramphal in recognition of this distinguished Caribbean statesman’s critical role in shaping the Caribbean’s trade and economic development policies during the early days of independence for the region.

What We Do

We offer a variety of courses, including our flagship Masters in International Trade Policy (MITP) programme.

We develop and promote research on Caribbean trade and development issues.

We produce original content and host a number of outreach activities to raise awareness of contemporary Caribbean and international trade issues.

Syan Bhagwatsingh – Cohort 9

My decision to choose this programme came from my own research and recommendations from MITP alumni. While researching the programme, what peaked my interest the most, was the way in which it utilized the material taught in the classroom practically. This was done through the use of simulated negotiations, internships and the study tour to Geneva. I would most definitely recommend the programme, more so to persons who see themselves working in the areas of public policy-making, international trade and international development.

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Crafting Gender-Responsive Trade Policies

On Friday 8th March, 2024 the SRC hosted our annual International Women’s Day LTC / Panel Discussion on ‘Breaking Barriers: Crafting Gender-Responsive Trade Policy’. The event also included the award of our 2024 Distinguished Woman in Trade to Dr. Lystra Fletcher-Paul and the book launch of ‘Trade Policy and Gender Equality’ published by Cambridge University…

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Integrating Trade Facilitation into Climate Strategies

By Kamisha Redhead In the face of an escalating global climate disaster, global supply chains play a critical role, accounting for more than 60 percent of overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international trade in fossil fuels. As climate change threatens to disrupt these supply chains and negatively impact international commerce—including increasing trade costs—the need…

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CARICOM’s 50th Anniversary

The Shridath Ramphal Centre is the premier Caribbean trade policy training, research, and outreach institution with a mandate to assist Caribbean countries with transforming their economies. As such, the work done by the Centre has largely focused on the growth and development of CARICOM. Therefore, in celebration of CARICOM's 50th Anniversary…

Who We Are

Welcome to the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (SRC). The SRC is the home of the UWI Flagship Program, the Masters in International Trade Policy (MITP). Take some time to review the information on these pages and we invite you to join us as we seek to become a major force within the University aligned to the vision of our society.

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Our History

The origins of today’s Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (SRC) lie in the Centre for International Services (CIS). The CIS was set up in 1999 under the Principal’s Office of the Cave Hill Campus to signal the preparedness of the University of the West Indies (UWI) to respond to the inherent challenges and opportunities for Caribbean countries resulting from the ongoing changes in the world economy. The CIS was mandated to create a forum for the development of the Caribbean services sector through innovation, consultancy, specialized research, advocacy and partnerships.