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 | Post-graduation Outcomes in Former Least Developed Countries: Ex-post Evidence from Country Cases and Policy Implications (Razzaque, Tateno, ESCAP) This paper provides an ex-post evaluation of the eight countries that have graduated from the least developed country (LDC) category, assessing the changes in trade, development finance and structural transformation. Using a… | |
 | Multidimensional poverty in least developed countries: levels, patterns and progress (Sabina Alkire and Lhachi Selden - CDP Issue Brief No. 6) The brief explores how multidimensional poverty is unevenly concentrated in LDCs (by age, rural/urban areas, and subnational disparities). It illuminates very strong positive and pro-poor trends in poverty reduction in the… | |
| Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2026: Fostering resilience in countries in special situations through trade diversification and cross-border connectivity (UNESCAP) The Asia-Pacific region faces a rapidly changing global trade landscape shaped by geopolitical dynamics, supply chain fragmentation, rapid technological change and increasing climate related disruptions. While these… | |
| Trade impacts of LDC graduation - Tanzania (WTO secretariat) This note provides an overview of the main trade-related impacts of LDC graduation for Tanzania. It concludes that the impacts will be limited. The concessions and commitments made by Tanzania at the time of entry to the WTO… | |
| Turning Artificial Intelligence into a Development Asset in Least Developed Countries Policy Brief. Key Messages: AI as a critical development choice for LDCs. With 1.2 billion people (14% of global population) but only 1.4% of global GDP, LDCs risk marginalization in the AI economy. However, rapid… | |
| Trade Impacts of LDC Graduation - Uganda (WTO Secretariat) Uganda is eligible to use LDC-specific flexibilities available in the World Trade Organization (WTO). This may not be the case following graduation from LDC status. This note aims to support policy makers to understand… | |
| Trade Impacts of LDC Graduation - Rwanda (WTO secretariat) Rwanda is eligible to use LDC-specific flexibilities available in the World Trade Organization (WTO). This may not be the case following graduation from LDC status. This note aims to support policy makers to understand… | |
| Banque de Technologie des Nations Unies pour les Pays les Moins Avancés (brochure) La Banque de Technologie des Nations Unies pour les Pays les Moins Avancés est la principale entité en charge de développer et de renforcer les capacités scientifiques, technologiques et d’innovation des 44 pays les moins… | |
| The United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (brochure) The United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries is the primary entity responsible for building and strengthening the scientific, technological, and innovative capacities of the world’s 44 Least Developed… | |
| Tariff disruptions: The impact on least developed countries (UNCTAD) "For over a decade, the international community has pursued an elusive goal: doubling the 1% share of global exports of the least developed countries (LDCs). While the goal remains largely off track, tariffs on LDCs’ exports… |