Overview

The commodities sector remains an essential source of employment, income and government revenues for most developing countries. The aim of this Commodities and Development Report is to consider the factors that have shaped this sector in recent years and in particular, the implications of the commodity boom of 2003–2008 for commodity-dependent developing countries (CDDCs). The Report stresses that to the extent these countries have gained from the commodities price boom, in terms of foreign exchange earnings, increased capital flows and a growth spurt, positive spillovers to other sectors of their economies have often been limited.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure