This paper was written in November 2024 prior to the inauguration of President Trump, and as such does not reflect or account for the changes that have occurred in the development space since then due ...

In a globalised world, the term Least Developed Countries (LDCs) represents a crucial category of nations that face profound structural challenges to sustainable development. Defined by the United ...

Challenges such as rising foreign debt, internal liabilities, high borrowing costs and weaknesses in financial management remain significant obstacles, the minister noted.

New York, Lusaka – 1 April 2025 – The third edition of the LDC Future Forum opened today in Zambia, Lusaka bringing together policymakers, researchers, the private sector, and other stakeholders to ...

1 April 2025 - Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable development and ...

The Himalayan country will move up to developing country status from its current status as a Least Developed Country in November 2026. Nepali Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli called it “a matter of pride ...

Trade officials from small and least developed Commonwealth countries took part in a preparatory workshop to support them in ...