Nov 26, 2013 · LDCs face more than other countries the risk of deeper poverty and remaining in a situation of underdevelopment. More than 75 per cent of the LDCs' population still live in poverty. …

Building resilience therefore entails tackling the underlying structural causes of their vulnerability, underdevelopment and ingrained poverty. The long-standing development challenges faced by LDCs …

There are currently 44 economies designated by the United Nations as the least developed countries (LDCs), entitling them to preferential market access, aid, special technical assistance, and capacity …

Nov 13, 2023 · There are certain criticisms of the dependency theory by certain scholars. Just like any other theory, dependency theory has its share of strengths and weaknesses. To start with, …

This annual report provides a comprehensive and authoritative source of socio-economic analysis and data on the world´s most impoverished countries. The Report is intended for a broad readership of …

Oct 9, 2023 · Commodity dependence typically goes hand-in-hand with underdevelopment, as shown by the UN Development Programme’s Human Development Index (HDI). In 2021, 29 out of the 32 …

Aug 29, 2023 · What causes underdevelopment in rural areas? Underdevelopment in rural areas can be caused by factors such as lack of access to basic services like healthcare and education, limited …

The combination of a high concentration of exports and the large share of commodities in those exports has important implications for development. In particular, export concentration on primary …

Nov 7, 2023 · UNCTAD’s Least Developed Countries Report 2023 calls on the global community to urgently address the critical financial challenges faced by the world’s 46 most vulnerable nations. » …

A country is dependent on the export of commodities (or “commodity-dependent”) when its merchandise exports are heavily concentrated on primary commodities.