Events of publication 'The Rationale of the Least Developed Countries Category over Half a Century in brief'

Ferdi, partner in this forum organised by OHRLLS and the Finnish government, participated in the discussions, with several of its researchers taking part in various sessions. On 7 March, FERDI also organised an event linked to the Forum and dedicated to the LDC5 Monitor initiative, in collaboration with UNU-WIDER and the OECD Development Centre.

50 years after the creation of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Category, and in the lead up to the 5th UN Conference on the LDCs, we are holding a meeting to analyse the impact this decision has had and if it is still valid today.

Ferdi contributed to this preparatory event for the 5th UN Conference on LDCs (LDC5) with the participation of Patrick Guillaumont (opening remarks: The rationale of the least developed countries category over half a century), Alassane Drabo (LDCs graduation and structural transformation: Are improvements in LDC's structural handicaps a step towards structural transformation?) and Jaime de Melo (The Trade Facilitation Agreement: estimates of reduction in time at customs for the United Nations' vulnerable economies).