Least Developed Countries
The least developed countries (LDCs) is a list of developing countries that, according to the United Nations, exhibit the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development, with the lowest Human Development Index ratings of all countries in the world. The concept of LDCs originated in the late 1960s and the first group of LDCs was listed by the UN in its resolution 2768 (XXVI) of 18 November 1971.A country is classified among the Least Developed Countries if it meets three criteria: Poverty – adjustable criterion based on GNI per capita averaged over three years. As of 2018 a country must have GNI …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 18 November 2024 English
This report highlights the opportunities to strengthen local communities by sharing digital technologies in the mining sector.
countries as opposed to only 57% in least developed countries (ITU, 2022). Indicative of this, in many …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 29 October 2024 English
Least developed countries (LDCs) need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security. Existing World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and flexibilities …
Security in Least Developed Countries? Facundo Calvo October 2024 Least developed countries need more investment … is key to promoting food security in least developed countries (LDCs).1 A modelling exercise on how … the terms “low-income countries” and “least developed countries” are used interchangeably to describe … accessed here: https://unctad.org/topic/least-developed-countries/list. In the FAO reports referenced, the … Organization (WTO), the term of choice is “least developed countries (LDCs).”IISD.org 2 How Can World Trade …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
Network (IISD hosts its secretariat), the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG), the African Development …
GBC: Green Budget Coalition · 24 September 2024 English
Many of the recommendations in this document are relevant to the rights and authorities of Indigenous peoples—First Nations, Inuit, and Métis—whose traditional territories and knowledge are integral to the achievement …
Finance: Recommended Investment (with • Least-developed countries and vulnerable important consideration … mobilized in 2021-22 went to or within least developed countries by 2025, increasing to at least USD $30 …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 19 September 2024 English
Damages awards in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) have been growing constantly, making it one of the most significant policy concerns within international investment agreements. This report proposes multiple policy options …
generally to the detriment of developing and least developed countries, as their sovereign bonds tend to carry …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 September 2024 English
This report explores the effects of border carbon adjustment (BCA) schemes, especially the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Vietnam, using insights from stakeholders and research. It covers …
International Finance Corporation LDC least developed countries NDC nationally determined contribution … exporters from developing countries or least developed countries (LDCs) could be given, for instance, special …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 August 2024 English
Detailing the current production, trade, and regulatory landscape to inform critical raw materials strategies of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS).
landlocked developing countries, 74% of least developed countries (LDCs) and 61% of Small Island Developing …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 31 July 2024 English
This report explores how nine countries are advancing climate adaptation through innovative monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems. This report compares the unique approaches of Canada, France, Kenya, Namibia, Peru, …
Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC] Least Developed Countries [LDC] Expert Group, 2023). Countries …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 30 July 2024 English
This report examines the proposed United Kingdom Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in the context of the European Union's CBAM and the United Kingdom's relationship with trading partners. It assesses impacts …
the decarbonization of manufacturing in least developed countries (LDCs) was dropped under opposition from … European Parliament suggested that “Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States should … , & Winters, L. A. (2024). Exempting least developed countries from border carbon adjustments: Simple … org/core/journals/world-trade-review/article/exempting-least- developed-countries-from-border-carbon-adjustments-simpl …
PICES: North Pacific Marine Science Organization · 29 July 2024 English
evaluate the success of FUTURE in addressing a scientific The primary goal of the BECI project is to enhance the plan, to identify gaps in scientific advancement, and to understanding …
ECOP Program, Evgeniia States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries, and under- Kostianaia. She also had the … session. Knowledge sharing with SIDS, Least Developed Countries (LDCs), ECOPs and youth,” at Port Olympic … ECOP focusing on the needs of SIDS, Least Developed Countries, Asia strives to address these challenges …
