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Revisiting Development Innovations in Least Developed Countries
A Practical Review of Selected Intellectual Property Rights Measures
Revisiting development innovations in least developed countries - A practical review of selected intellectual property rights measures This paper looks at how LDCs can innovate using traditional IPR...
Revisiting development innovations in least developed countries - A practical review of selected intellectual property rights measures This paper looks at how LDCs can innovate using traditional IPR...
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Aligning Economic Development and Water Policies in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Policy Analysis
Small island developing States (SIDS) are among the most water-scarce countries in the world. This strategic risk is exacerbated by their extreme exposure to climate changes, such as sea-level rise...
Small island developing States (SIDS) are among the most water-scarce countries in the world. This strategic risk is exacerbated by their extreme exposure to climate changes, such as sea-level rise...
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Towards a Smooth Transition Strategy for Bhutan
( PDF: May 2022
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The document provides the main elements for planning for a smooth transition and adjustment to the post-graduation phase of Bhutan’s development. It analyses the development trajectory of the country...
The document provides the main elements for planning for a smooth transition and adjustment to the post-graduation phase of Bhutan’s development. It analyses the development trajectory of the country...
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Economic Development in Africa Report 2022
Rethinking the Foundations of Export Diversification in Africa: The Catalytic Role of Business and...
Series: Economic Development in Africa Report
( Print: July 2022,
PDF: August 2022
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The report examines how African countries can work towards diversifying their exports by identifying feasible and innovative mechanisms for investment and trade policies to drive incentives to divert...
The report examines how African countries can work towards diversifying their exports by identifying feasible and innovative mechanisms for investment and trade policies to drive incentives to divert...
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Rapport sur le développement économique en Afrique 2022
Repenser les fondements de la diversification des exportations en Afrique: le rôle catalyseur des...
Series: Développement économique en Afrique, Le
( Print: December 2022,
PDF: December 2022
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Le rapport examine comment les pays africains peuvent s'efforcer de diversifier leurs exportations en identifiant des mécanismes réalisables et innovants pour les politiques d'investissement et de...
Le rapport examine comment les pays africains peuvent s'efforcer de diversifier leurs exportations en identifiant des mécanismes réalisables et innovants pour les politiques d'investissement et de...
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National Productive Capacities Gap Assessment: Zambia
( PDF: January 2023
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Zambia belongs to the least developed countries' (LDCs) and landlocked developing countries’ (LLDCs) groups. The country has made socioeconomic progress in some areas, but still exhibits many of the...
Zambia belongs to the least developed countries' (LDCs) and landlocked developing countries’ (LLDCs) groups. The country has made socioeconomic progress in some areas, but still exhibits many of the...
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Harnessing the Potential of Nutraceutical Products for Export Diversification and Development in...
Assessment of Comparative Advantages and Binding Constraints
The present publication examines the potential, opportunities and challenges facing selected LLDCs from Africa, Asia, and Latin America (in particular, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso...
The present publication examines the potential, opportunities and challenges facing selected LLDCs from Africa, Asia, and Latin America (in particular, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso...
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Le développement économique en Afrique Rapport 2020
Les flux financiers illicites et le développement durable en Afrique
Series: Développement économique en Afrique, Le
( Print: May 2021,
PDF: May 2021
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Au lendemain de COVID-19 (coronavirus), les pays africains devront intensifier leurs efforts de mobilisation des ressources pour réaliser le Programme de développement durable à l'horizon 2030. Le...
Au lendemain de COVID-19 (coronavirus), les pays africains devront intensifier leurs efforts de mobilisation des ressources pour réaliser le Programme de développement durable à l'horizon 2030. Le...
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Economic Development in Africa Report 2021
Reaping the Potential Benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area for Inclusive Growth
Series: Economic Development in Africa Report
( Print: December 2021,
PDF: December 2021
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The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to be a game changer for development ambitions in Africa. The design of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area reflects...
The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to be a game changer for development ambitions in Africa. The design of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area reflects...
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Le développement economique en Afrique rapport 2021
La contribution potentielle de la zone de libre-échange continentale africaine à une croissance...
Series: Développement économique en Afrique, Le
( Print: December 2021,
PDF: January 2022
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Le rapport annuel analyse les principaux aspects du développement de l'Afrique et les questions de politique d'intérêt pour les pays africains. Il formule des recommandations politiques pour l'action...
Le rapport annuel analyse les principaux aspects du développement de l'Afrique et les questions de politique d'intérêt pour les pays africains. Il formule des recommandations politiques pour l'action...
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The Least Developed Countries Report 2021 (Arabic language)
The Least Developed Countries in the Post-covid World – Learning From 50 Years of Experience
This publication takes stock of 50 years of development experience since the establishment of the LDC category in 1971. Most LDCs growth has been erratic, and they have not closed the income gap with...
This publication takes stock of 50 years of development experience since the establishment of the LDC category in 1971. Most LDCs growth has been erratic, and they have not closed the income gap with...
The Least Developed Countries Report 2021
The Least Developed Countries in the Post-covid World – Learning From 50 Years of Experience
Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: October 2021,
PDF: October 2021
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This publication takes stock of 50 years of development experience since the establishment of the LDC category in 1971. Most LDCs growth has been erratic, and they have not closed the income gap with...
This publication takes stock of 50 years of development experience since the establishment of the LDC category in 1971. Most LDCs growth has been erratic, and they have not closed the income gap with...
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Rapport sur les Pays les Moins Avancés 2021
Les pays les moins avancés dans le monde post-COVID : tirer les enseignements de 50 ans d’expérience...
Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( PDF: May 2022
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Ce rapport dresse le bilan de 50 ans d'expérience en matière de développement depuis la création de la catégorie des PMA en 1971. Il constate que pour la plupart des PMA, la croissance a été...
Ce rapport dresse le bilan de 50 ans d'expérience en matière de développement depuis la création de la catégorie des PMA en 1971. Il constate que pour la plupart des PMA, la croissance a été...
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Compendium of Technical Notes Prepared for the LDC WTO Group on Preferential Rules of Origin
( Print: July 2022,
PDF: May 2022
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This compendium contains the main notes and technical materials that have been prepared by UNCTAD on requests 2 from WTO LDCs groups to support the ongoing progress to implement paragraph (b) of annex...
This compendium contains the main notes and technical materials that have been prepared by UNCTAD on requests 2 from WTO LDCs groups to support the ongoing progress to implement paragraph (b) of annex...
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Achieving Graduation with Momentum Through the Development of Productive Capacities
( PDF: December 2021
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The development path a least developed country (LDC) follows to achieve the eligibility criteria for graduation has important implications for the challenges and vulnerabilities they face after...
The development path a least developed country (LDC) follows to achieve the eligibility criteria for graduation has important implications for the challenges and vulnerabilities they face after...
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Economic Development in Africa Report 2023
The Potential of Africa to Capture Technology-intensive Global Supply Chains
Series: Economic Development in Africa Report
( Print: August 2023,
PDF: August 2023
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The report examines the new technologies and manufacturing trends that African countries need to embrace to allow viable local production, attractive domestic markets for foreign companies (including...
The report examines the new technologies and manufacturing trends that African countries need to embrace to allow viable local production, attractive domestic markets for foreign companies (including...
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Vulnerability Profile: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Series: Vulnerability Profiles
( Print: March 2023,
PDF: April 2022
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Prepared in the context of the process of the Lao PDR’s graduation from LDC status, this publication contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the...
Prepared in the context of the process of the Lao PDR’s graduation from LDC status, this publication contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the...
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Vulnerability Profile: Myanmar
Series: Vulnerability Profiles
( Print: March 2023,
PDF: April 2022
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Prepared in the context of the process of Myanmar’s graduation from LDC status, this publication document contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the...
Prepared in the context of the process of Myanmar’s graduation from LDC status, this publication document contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the...
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Vulnerability Profile: Bangladesh
Series: Vulnerability Profiles
( Print: March 2023,
PDF: May 2022
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Prepared in the context of the process of Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status, this publication contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the...
Prepared in the context of the process of Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status, this publication contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the...
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UNCTAD Productive Capacities Index
Methodological Approach and Results
UNCTAD’s extensive work on measuring and benchmarking productive capacities globally reveals significant gaps, not only between developed and developing economies, but also within the developing...
UNCTAD’s extensive work on measuring and benchmarking productive capacities globally reveals significant gaps, not only between developed and developing economies, but also within the developing...