This ignorance has given rise to a high degree of suspicion as to motives and as to whether the mandate of these institutions is consistent with the developmental aspirations of our small Caribbean economies.
There is a perception that the G20 is seeking to implement its reform agenda in a nondiscriminatory manner, with all jurisdictions – large or small – being asked to adopt broad, common standards. There is also the perception that failure to implement this agenda in the manner and at the speed determined by the standard-setters, could lead to marginalization.