Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category : Inclusion, Graduation and Special Support Measures / UN.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

UN.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic and Social Development.

Local Subjects:

Economic and Social Development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (97 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : United Nations, 2015.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The 2nd edition of the Handbook contains an updated comprehensive explanation of the criteria, procedures and methodology used in establishing which countries are eligible for inclusion in, or recommended for graduation from, the least developed country (LDC) category. It also provides an overview of the special support measures that can be derived from having least developed country status and the implications of graduating from the list in terms of the potential of such measures.

Contents:

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Summary

Explanatory Notes

Criteria and procedures for inclusion in and graduation from the least developed country category

International support measures for the least developed countries

Indicators, methodology and data sources for the LDC criteria

General Assembly resolution 59/209 of 20 December 2004 on the smooth transition strategy for countries graduating from the list of least developed countries

General Assembly resolution 67/221 of 21 December 2012 on the smooth transition for countries graduating from the list of least developed countries.

ISBN:

9789210575058

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.