This forum is an excellent opportunity to promote the joint activities considered essential in the development of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Diversification Programme as a regional initiative. Particular attention is being paid to the minor exotics and the potential for penetration of the traditional export markets of fruits. The document is structured in section 1. country papers; section 2. technical papers; section 3. conclusion from working groups. The first section, (46 pages) the countries: Antigua/Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, attempt to portray the problems encountered and the progress made with the emphasized crops: passion fruit, avocado, and citrus. (MIBA)