The present Handbook contains a comprehensive explanation of the criteria, procedures and methodology used in establishing which countries are eligible for incl

The Handbook on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) prepared by the Secretariat of the Committee for Development Policy. It responds to the need to make the me

Summary: "The Committee for Development Policy (CDP) is a subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It provides input and independent a

Since the group of least developed countries (LDCs) was identified in 1971, only five countries have graduated from the group, all of which are characterised by