Dominica's Economic Future
Visitors are in awe of the country's beauty
 by Sam Raphael
Dominica's rugged beauty is unsurpassed
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Following years of colonialism & dependence, Dominica finds herself on a difficult journey in a new globally competitive world with neither map nor compass.
Due to difficult mountainous terrain, few white sandy beaches and an overabundance of rainfall, Dominica remains "largely underdeveloped" in comparison with its Caribbean neighbors. Hitherto, the escape valve has been massive outward migration which has resulted in the loss of a large segment of the productive population.
Political leaders, under the weight of pressing economic challenges and political cycles are forced to focus only on short term emergency action at the expense of a more sensible and sustainable long term development strategy.
If Dominicans are indeed serious about the long term economic development of our island, we must take a hard look at the realities of our situation and find a consistent, consensual sustainable development strategy.
The challenge is: what is the best way to move Dominica forward from relative poverty to prosperity that will be shared by all taking into account the harsh realities before us?
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