The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an intergovernmental organization composed of ten Caribbean nations, namely Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Anguilla, Martinique, and the British Virgin Islands. The OECS was established on June 18, 1981, with the aim of promoting economic integration, cooperation, and harmonization among its member states.
The OECS functions on the principles of shared identities, cultural ties, and common interests of its member states. Its objectives include the establishment of a single economic space within the region, the promotion of sustainable development, the maintenance of political stability, the protection of human and legal rights, and the fostering of social cooperation.
The organization operates through various institutions and bodies, such as the OECS Secretariat, which serves as the administrative and coordinating arm of the organization, and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), which manages the monetary affairs and stability of its member states. The OECS also collaborates with regional and international entities to address common challenges, advocate for the interests of its member states, and promote regional integration on a wider scale.
Overall, the OECS serves as a platform for the collaboration and cooperation of its member states, aiming to strengthen their collective economic, social, and political development, and to enhance their regional and international presence.
