Launch of the Least Developed Countries Report 2009 16 July - The 2009 Report argues that in order to weather the present world economic crisis and achieve long-term development, developmental States should be built in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). They should foster knowledge diffusion, capital accumulation and structural change, thereby reducing poverty. More >>
Help vital for African food security, meeting told 30 June - The food crisis that began in 2008 is still present in Africa, and the causes have yet to be addressed, a series of experts told UNCTAD´s Trade and Development Board. They said a major effort is needed to avoid worsening hunger on the continent. More >>
Lingering food crisis in Africa to be examined 29 Jun 09 - The food crisis that preceded the global financial downturn has not disappeared from Africa, and must not be ignored as governments focus on world economic difficulties, the annual executive session of UNCTAD´s Trade and Development Board will hear from a series of experts on 30 June 2009. More >>
Launch of the 2009 Economic Development in Africa report 25 June 09 - The 2009 Economic Development in Africa report is an economic analysis of regional integration in Africa and its potential to address long-standing structural weaknesses of African economies, and strengthen national and regional economic performance. The report concludes that regional integration is essential for sustained development on the continent, especially within the context of crisis. More >>
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Africa, Least Developed Countries, Land-locked Developing Countries, Small Island Developing States
The Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes collaborates with more than 80 countries to ensure growth opportunities from trade and investment, to improve development prospects, and to enable their more effective participation in the global economy.
The Division provides timely, targeted research and analysis, as well as innovative policy recommendations regarding development, trade and investment.
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Through its analysis of African economic issues, UNCTAD aims to increase awareness of some of the most critical development problems of the continent, and to promote action at national, regional and international levels to support African development efforts with a view to enhancing the participation of African countries in the world economy.
UNCTAD member States also pay special attention to the particular problems faced by "other structurally weak, vulnerable and small economies".
The Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes helps countries within these categories derive the greatest possible benefits from this recognition and make the most effective use of the special international support measures that are extended to them, essentially to reduce their marginalization from the global economy.
Support for consensus-building on issues of direct interest to countries in Africa and within the recognized categories, principally through expert meetings, and in the context of preparations for international events.
Technical assistance for capacity-building in relevant countries through the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), the LDC Trust Fund, and other existing facilities.
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Africa, Least Developed Countries, Land-locked Developing Countries, Small Island Developing States
The Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes collaborates with more than 80 countries to ensure growth opportunities from trade and investment, to improve development prospects, and to enable their more effective participation in the global economy.
The Division provides timely, targeted research and analysis, as well as innovative policy recommendations regarding development, trade and investment.
Launch of the Least Developed Countries Report 2009 16 July - The 2009 Report argues that in order to weather the present world economic crisis and achieve long-term development, developmental States should be built in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). They should foster knowledge diffusion, capital accumulation and structural change, thereby reducing poverty. More >>
Help vital for African food security, meeting told 30 June - The food crisis that began in 2008 is still present in Africa, and the causes have yet to be addressed, a series of experts told UNCTAD´s Trade and Development Board. They said a major effort is needed to avoid worsening hunger on the continent. More >>
Lingering food crisis in Africa to be examined 29 Jun 09 - The food crisis that preceded the global financial downturn has not disappeared from Africa, and must not be ignored as governments focus on world economic difficulties, the annual executive session of UNCTAD´s Trade and Development Board will hear from a series of experts on 30 June 2009. More >>
Launch of the 2009 Economic Development in Africa report 25 June 09 - The 2009 Economic Development in Africa report is an economic analysis of regional integration in Africa and its potential to address long-standing structural weaknesses of African economies, and strengthen national and regional economic performance. The report concludes that regional integration is essential for sustained development on the continent, especially within the context of crisis. More >>
Launch of the Least Developed Countries Report 2009
Help vital for African food security, meeting told
Lingering food crisis in Africa to be examined
Launch of the 2009 Economic Development in Africa report
LDC Report 2008: 
