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The Least Developed Countries Report 2016 (Overview) (English)
Also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, RussianSummary by UNCTAD, 2016, 29 pagesCategories: Globalization and Development Strategies, Trade and PovertyThe 2016 Least Developed Countries (LDC) Report overview, subtitled 'The path to graduation and beyond: Making the most of the process' summarizes the key findings in the 2016 report. It outlines the deteriorating economic performance, the first steps to sustainable development, the priorities for graduation, and the need for international cooperation for development.
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The Least Developed Countries Report 2016 - the Path to Graduation and Beyond: Making the Most of the Process (English)Report by UNCTAD, 2016, 219 pagesCategories: Globalization and Development Strategies, Trade and PovertyThe 2016 Least Developed Countries (LDC) Report, subtitled 'The path to graduation and beyond: Making the most of the process' calls for more action to be taken by the international community on behalf of developing countries. The report argues the proportion of the global poor in the 48 LDCs has more than doubled since 1990, to well over 40 per cent, and the breaks down key priorities for graduation out of LDC status.