"The second edition of this provides comprehensive information on the least developed country (LDC) category, including a description of procedures and methodologies used in the identification of these countries, and the support measures associated with it. It builds upon and updates the previous edition published in 2008. Accordingly, the "LDC Handbook" is intended for the use by government officials, policymakers, researchers and others interested in the particular development problems and challenges faced by the most disadvantaged developing countries" -- provided by Publisher
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 -- Annex I General Assembly resolution 59/209 of 20 December 2004 on the smooth transition strategy for countries graduating from the list of least developed countries -- Annex II General Assembly resolution 67/221 of 21 December 2012 on the smooth transition for countries graduating from the list of least developed countries.

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Annex (p.77-82): 1. General Assembly resolution 59/209 of 20 December 2004 on the smooth transition strategy for countries graduating from the list of least developed countries -- 2. General Assembly resolution 67/221 of 21 December 2012 on the smooth transition for countries graduating from the list of least developed countries.
At head of title: Committee for Development Policy and United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

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