How did Dominica deepen its ties with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States?

Dominica deepened its ties with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in 2011 by entering into an economic union with five other member states of the organization.12

Prior to this, the country had already established a strong foundation for regional cooperation by being a founding member of the OECS when it was formally established in 1981. Dominica also utilizes the Eastern Caribbean dollar, which serves as the common currency for the OECS, further integrating its economy with the regional bloc.34