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.
Testimonials
Ade O’Neal – Cohort 15
The multidisciplinary training encourages you to analyse complex situations from multiple viewpoints; which augurs well for future decision making in your professional life. The practical training also opens up opportunities for you to make meaningful contributions in private, public and third sectors. locally, regionally and internationally. You will see alumni in almost every fora of society which is testament to the high quality of this programme
New Caribbean Shipping Lanes Reports
Caribbean Shipping Lanes (CSL) is pleased to launch a series of reports analysing the impact of the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships on the Caribbean.
New Activities
By Ambassador Matthew Wilson & Brian Kelly Nyaga CARICOM Member states are navigating a complex multipolar crisis defined by shifting geopolitical alignments, increasing debt, escalating climate pressures, and accelerating biodiversity loss. Together, these systemic challenges pose significant risks to the region’s trade competitiveness and market access opportunities, potentially undermining economic resilience and sustainable development. Addressing…
By Vanessa Mason The finalisation of the United Nations’ (U.N.) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Net-zero Framework (NZF) is said to hold great promise for climate action in the form of green shipping, but there is great uncertainty surrounding its future. What was supposed to be a step towards establishing a global legally binding framework to…
By Ambassador Matthew Wilson & Brian Kelly Nyaga CARICOM Member states are navigating a complex multipolar crisis defined by shifting geopolitical alignments, increasing debt, escalating climate pressures, and accelerating biodiversity loss. Together, these systemic challenges pose significant risks to the region’s trade competitiveness and market access opportunities, potentially undermining economic resilience and sustainable development. Addressing…
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.
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.
Some Of Our Partners
