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Globalization of small islands: the role models of Curaçao

Globalization of small islands: the role models of Curaçao Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare the case of Curaçao, as a small island coping with globalization, with Singapore, Barbados, New Zealand, Ireland, and Aruba and to contribute to the development of a framework for discussing globalization and economic development strategies for small islands. Design/methodology/approach – The study and the paper follow the inductive line of reasoning, starting by comparing the current situation of six countries – Singapore, Barbados, New Zealand, Ireland, Aruba, and Curaçao. Next the six countries are placed in their respective social, economic, and historical contexts. Then the paper explores what Curaçao can learn from the other six countries by applying the framework of spiral dynamics and the eight‐stage process for creating major change. Findings – Curaçao can look at other countries and learn a great deal, but Curaçao cannot copy the model of another country and implement it. This is because of the differences between the various exemplars, particularly in the starting position and the changes that have taken place in the world, which make the case of Curaçao unique. Curaçao will have to develop its own model. Originality/value – The paper contributes to the analysis of globalization of small islands. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Commerce and Management Emerald Publishing

Globalization of small islands: the role models of Curaçao

International Journal of Commerce and Management , Volume 21 (2): 21 – Jun 28, 2011

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1056-9219
DOI
10.1108/10569211111144364
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare the case of Curaçao, as a small island coping with globalization, with Singapore, Barbados, New Zealand, Ireland, and Aruba and to contribute to the development of a framework for discussing globalization and economic development strategies for small islands. Design/methodology/approach – The study and the paper follow the inductive line of reasoning, starting by comparing the current situation of six countries – Singapore, Barbados, New Zealand, Ireland, Aruba, and Curaçao. Next the six countries are placed in their respective social, economic, and historical contexts. Then the paper explores what Curaçao can learn from the other six countries by applying the framework of spiral dynamics and the eight‐stage process for creating major change. Findings – Curaçao can look at other countries and learn a great deal, but Curaçao cannot copy the model of another country and implement it. This is because of the differences between the various exemplars, particularly in the starting position and the changes that have taken place in the world, which make the case of Curaçao unique. Curaçao will have to develop its own model. Originality/value – The paper contributes to the analysis of globalization of small islands.

Journal

International Journal of Commerce and ManagementEmerald Publishing

Published: Jun 28, 2011

Keywords: Curaçao; Netherlands Antilles; Master plan; Social dialogue; Globalization; Small islands; Development strategy; Spiral dynamics; Singapore; Barbados; New Zealand; Ireland; Aruba

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