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The Least Developed Countries Report 1999

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: February 2000, PDF: December 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...

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...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 1998

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: December 1998, PDF: December 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...

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...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 2015

Transforming Rural Economies

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: December 2015, PDF: December 2015 )

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through employment generation and economic activity. The discussion is placed in the...

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through employment generation and economic activity. The discussion is placed in the...


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Les pays les moins avancés rapport 2015

Transformer l’économie rurale

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( PDF: June 2016 )

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through their contribution to employment generation and economic activity, as well as the...

This report documents the importance of the rural sector and agriculture in least developed countries (LDCs), through their contribution to employment generation and economic activity, as well as the...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 2002

Escaping the Poverty Trap

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: July 2002, PDF: December 2002 )

The Least Developed Countries Report 2002 is in two parts. The first part reviews recent economic trends and assesses the progress in the 1990s towards fulfillment of development targets contained in...

The Least Developed Countries Report 2002 is in two parts. The first part reviews recent economic trends and assesses the progress in the 1990s towards fulfillment of development targets contained in...


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Rapport sur les Pays les Moins Avancés 2002

Echapper au piège de la pauvreté

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( Print: February 2003, PDF: December 2002 )

Grâce à de nouvelles estimations élaborées par la CNUCED, ce rapport montre que l'extrême pauvreté augmente dans les 49 pays les moins avancés (PMA). Il établit une corrélation entre la dépendance...

Grâce à de nouvelles estimations élaborées par la CNUCED, ce rapport montre que l'extrême pauvreté augmente dans les 49 pays les moins avancés (PMA). Il établit une corrélation entre la dépendance...


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ESCWA Water Development Report No.2

State of Water Resources in the ESCWA Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: April 2008, PDF: July 2008 )

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...


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ESCWA Water Development Report No.3

Role of Desalination in Addressing Water Scarcity

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: May 2010, PDF: December 2009 )

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...

There is a growing concern among the international community that a pending water crisis is threatening the entire global population, not only those living in arid to semi-arid areas. This Report, the...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 4

National Capacities for the Management of Shared Water Resources in ESCWA Member Countries

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: August 2012, PDF: April 2012 )

This report focuses on national and regional capacities for the management of shared water resources in ESCWA member countries. Specific attention is paid to the legal frameworks for shared water...

This report focuses on national and regional capacities for the management of shared water resources in ESCWA member countries. Specific attention is paid to the legal frameworks for shared water...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 5

Issues in Sustainable Water Resources Management and Water Services in the Arab Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: October 2014, PDF: September 2014 )

The Arab Ministerial Water Council (AMWC) took the initiative to establish a regional monitoring mechanism for water and sanitation services that builds upon indicators globally monitored under the...

The Arab Ministerial Water Council (AMWC) took the initiative to establish a regional monitoring mechanism for water and sanitation services that builds upon indicators globally monitored under the...


The Least Developed Countries Report 2013 - Growth with Employment for Inclusive and Sustainable...

Growth with Employment for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: December 2013, PDF: December 2013 )

The Least Developed Countries Report 2013 analyses the employment challenge of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Demographic projections indicate that around 225 million people in LDCs will be...

The Least Developed Countries Report 2013 analyses the employment challenge of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Demographic projections indicate that around 225 million people in LDCs will be...


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Rapport sur les Pays les Moins Avancés 2013

Une croissance créatrice d’emplois pour un développement équitable et durable

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( PDF: December 2013 )

Malgré la stagnation de l’économie mondiale ces dernières années, les pays les moins avancés (PMA) ont, dans l’ensemble, enregistré une légère croissance. Le revenu par habitant a progressé...

Malgré la stagnation de l’économie mondiale ces dernières années, les pays les moins avancés (PMA) ont, dans l’ensemble, enregistré une légère croissance. Le revenu par habitant a progressé...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 2014 - Growth with Structural Transformation: A post-2015...

Growth with Structural Transformation: A post-2015 Development Agenda

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: January 2015, PDF: December 2014 )

As we reach the target date to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the LDC Report analyses the performance of the LDCs in progressing towards these goals and provides a framework for their...

As we reach the target date to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the LDC Report analyses the performance of the LDCs in progressing towards these goals and provides a framework for their...


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Informe Sobre los Países Menos Adelantados 2014

Crecimiento con transformación estructural: Una agenda para el desarrollo después de 2015

Series: Informe sobre los Países Menos Adelantados
( PDF: June 2015 )

En el Informe sobre los Países Menos Adelantados, 2014 se examinan los vínculos entre transformación estructural, crecimiento económico y desarrollo humano. Se argumenta que los PMA no pueden, ni...

En el Informe sobre los Países Menos Adelantados, 2014 se examinan los vínculos entre transformación estructural, crecimiento económico y desarrollo humano. Se argumenta que los PMA no pueden, ni...


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Rapport sur les Pays les Moins Avancés 2014

Croissance et transformation structurelle: un programme de développement pour l’après-2015

Series: Rapport sur les pays les moins avancés
( PDF: December 2015 )

Dans le Rapport 2014 sur les pays les moins avancés, la CNUCED étudie les liens entre transformation structurelle, croissance économique et développement humain. Elle soutient que les PMA ne peuvent −...

Dans le Rapport 2014 sur les pays les moins avancés, la CNUCED étudie les liens entre transformation structurelle, croissance économique et développement humain. Elle soutient que les PMA ne peuvent −...


Enhancing Effectiveness of Aid

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: July 2000 )

The least developed countries (LDCs) in the Asia and the Pacific region rely heavily on aid, which comprises the largest component of their external finance. However, in view of declining external...

The least developed countries (LDCs) in the Asia and the Pacific region rely heavily on aid, which comprises the largest component of their external finance. However, in view of declining external...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 6 (Arabic language)

The Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( PDF: March 2016 )

This sixth issue of the ESCWA Water Development Report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The...

This sixth issue of the ESCWA Water Development Report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The...


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ESCWA Water Development Report 6

The Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region

Series: ESCWA Series on Water Development
( Print: May 2016, PDF: March 2016 )

This report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The analytical framework considers the interlinkages...

This report offers an analytical framework and a series of case studies for understanding the water-energy-food security nexus in the Arab region. The analytical framework considers the interlinkages...


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Development Planning in a Market Economy

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: June 2002 )

The economy of Cambodia is at a cross-road. A measure of political stability has been restored after years of turmoil. This provides an environment for determined efforts to accelerate economic...

The economy of Cambodia is at a cross-road. A measure of political stability has been restored after years of turmoil. This provides an environment for determined efforts to accelerate economic...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 2016

The Path to Graduation and Beyond: Making the most of the process

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: January 2017, PDF: December 2016 )

Graduation is the process through which least developed countries (LDCs) cease to be members of the LDC category, in recognition of their advances in development. In principle, it marks a shift from...

Graduation is the process through which least developed countries (LDCs) cease to be members of the LDC category, in recognition of their advances in development. In principle, it marks a shift from...