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The Least Developed Countries Report 2000
Aid, Private Capital Flows and External Debt - The Challenge of Financing Development in the LDCs
What the world's poorest countries need most is not simply debt relief but a 'New Deal' in international development cooperation contends UNCTAD in its Least Developed Countries 2000 Report. Almost two thirds of the 48 least developed countries (LDCs) have an external debt burden which is unsustainable according to international criteria. The report also states that past efforts to substantially decrease their debt service payments have failed and recent attempts to finally resolve the debt problem through the Heavily Indebt Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative are not very promising. The LDCs also looks at economic growth and social trends in the LDCs in the 1990s financing development and ways in which new approaches to partnerships can increase the effectiveness of aid.
The Least Developed Countries Report 1999
As the twentieth century drew to a close it became clear that the least developed countries (LDCs) had generally failed to derive appropriate benefits from the ongoing processes of liberalization and globalization. This report examines the recent economic developments and outlook in the LDCs; reviews development finance external debt and investment; assesses the programme of action for the LDCs for the 1990s; and discusses marginalization productive capacities and the LDCs. Satistical charts and graphs are also included.
The Least Developed Countries Report 1998
The main focus of the 1998 Least Developed Countries Report is an analysis of how different aspects of the multilateral trading system affect opportunities and constraints for least developed countries (LDCs) to enhance their participation in the world economy. The Report examines the evolving interface between trade issues and the development objectives of LDCs. It analyses in particular several aspects of the multilateral trading system which traditionally have not been the main focus of concern to LDCs but which are rapidly becoming important as these countries attempt to diversify their economies and enhance their involvement in the global economy. The Report also focuses on two other issues: implementation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements by LDCs and how implementation by the developed countries is likely to affect LDCs; and how the process of accession could be expedited for the LDCs which are not members of WTO while ensuring that they enjoy the same rights and concessions as current LDC members.
The Least Developed Countries Report 1997
Intended for a broad readership of governments policy makers researchers and all those involved with the least developed countries (LDCs) and development policy this in-depth Report examines economic developments in the LDCs during 1996 and discusses prospects for 1997. It's coverage also includes an examination of: LDCs' external debt; recent economic reforms and performance; agricultural developments and policy reforms; and economies in regress. A statistical annex of basic data is also included.
The Least Developed Countries Report 1996
Reviews recent socio-economic development in the least developed countries (LDCs) and the progress in the implementation of support measures. Chapters deal with such issues as possibilities of further debt-relief role of micro-enterprises and the role of women and environmental problems in the LDCs. The main theme of the 1996 Report is the impact of globalization and liberalization on the LDCs.