During the last two (2) decades, Caribbean nations have experienced higher levels of crime and violence associated in the main, with the illicit drug trade, transnational organised crime and gender issues. Increasingly, concerns have been raised with respect to corruption, the trafficking in illegal arms, human trafficking and the exploitation of women and children, cyber crime and money laundering. International terrorism has also emerged as a major security threat and has been posited as a catalyst for other criminal activities, specifically trafficking in narcotics and firearms. Thes
 Statistics for the Year 2000 - lates year available
The Regional Office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Brussels is establishing a roster of experts for short and mid-term consultancies (maximum 60 days) to respond to requests for technical assistance by African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, particularly in the migration areas of remittances, visas, readmission, trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants. Such areas are in accordance with the recommendations of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) – European Union (EU) Dialogue on Migration.