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Accelerating Development in the Least Developed Countries through International Support Measures: Findings from Country Case Studies

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  • Ana Luiza Cortez
  • Ian Kinniburgh
  • Rolland Mollerus

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The least developed country category was established by the international community for countries requiring special support measures for dealing with their structural impediments to growth. Despite the availability of these measures and the efforts of the LDCs themselves, relatively little progress has been achieved. This paper reviews some of the main international support measures from the perspective of five LDCs. It highlights country approaches to the support received and the challenges confronted in accessing the measures. For an effective use of the special support, the report stresses stronger country ownership and improved donor support.

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  • Ana Luiza Cortez & Ian Kinniburgh & Rolland Mollerus, 2014. "Accelerating Development in the Least Developed Countries through International Support Measures: Findings from Country Case Studies," CDP Background Papers 022, United Nations, Department of Economics and Social Affairs.
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    1. Ana Luiza Cortez, 2011. "Beyond market access: Trade-related measures for the least developed countries. What strategy?," Working Papers 109, United Nations, Department of Economics and Social Affairs.
    2. Patrick GUILLAUMONT, 2011. "Making Development Financing in LDCs More Conducive to Development," Working Papers P18, FERDI.
    3. Mustafizur Rahman, 2014. "Trade Benefits for Least Developed Countries: the Bangladesh Case Market Access Initiatives, Limitations and Policy Recommendations," CDP Background Papers 018, United Nations, Department of Economics and Social Affairs.
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    1. Committee for Development Policy Secretariat, 2018. "Lessons Learned in Developing Productive Capacity: Fourteen Case Studies," CDP Background Papers 037, United Nations, Department of Economics and Social Affairs.

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    Keywords

    least developed countries; development assistance; international support measures; preferential market access; special and differential treatment; graduation; smooth transition;
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    JEL classification:

    • F - International Economics
    • F1 - International Economics - - Trade
    • F4 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance

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