Least Developed Countries (LDC)

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Least developed countries (LDCs) are low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development. They are highly vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks and have low levels of human assets. \n\nThere are currently 47 countries on the list of LDCs which is reviewed every three years by the Committee for Development (CDP). LDCs have exclusive access to certain international support measures in particular in the areas of development assistance and trade. LDCs face more than other countries the risk of deeper poverty and remaining in a situation of underdevelopment. \n\nMore than 75 per cent of the LDCs' population still live in poverty. These countries are also characterized by their vulnerability to external economic shocks, natural and man-made disasters and communicable diseases. As such, the LDCs are in need of the highest degree of attention from the international community. \n\nSource: \n\nhttps://www.un.org/development/desa/dpad/least-developed-country-category.html \n\nhttps://unctad.org/en/Pages/ALDC/Least%20Developed%20Countries/LDCs.aspx