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24 December 2014

International Tax Cooperation and Implications of Globalization

CDP Background Paper No. 24 By L?once Ndikumana Recent developments in globalization raise important issues regarding taxation policy and economic development. First, trends in capital income tax raise concerns about a possible race to the bottom or harmful competition. Second, lack of tax policy coordination results in large losses in tax revenue due to profit shifting by multinational corporations. These practices undermine revenue mobilization in the least developed countries, which also suffer from capital flight and other forms of illicit financial flows. This paper discusses how improved governance of the global financial system and enhanced harmonization in taxation policies may help… International Tax Cooperation and Implications of Globalization

20 December 2014

CDP Presentations 2014

Presentations at the national workshop on Graduation from the LDC category, 9-10 December 2014, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar The Least Developed Country Category: Overview International Support Measures for the least developed countries? The LDC criteria and indicators Presentations at the Workshop on building institutional capacity in the use of trade-related international support measures, Geneva, 17-21 November 2014 Briefing by the UN CDP Secretariat for the LDC group at WTO For all presentations, please click here Presentations by Ana Cortez and Matthias Bruckner at the Regional Meeting on Financing Graduation Gaps in Asia-Pacific Least Developed Countries, Dhaka, 28-30 October 2014…

12 December 2014

World Economic Situation and Prospects: Monthly Briefing, No. 73

Download the World Economic Situation and Prospects Monthly Briefing No. 73 December 2014 Summary ?? Further appreciation of the U.S. dollar Japan registers technical recession during the third quarter Lower inflation rates in many countries across the world as oil prices decline Global issues Assessment of the potential impact of heightened geopolitical tensions around Ukraine The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2015 presents a very subdued outlook for the euro area, where the underlying growth momentum has decelerated to the point that an exogenous event could lead to a return to recession. One of the downside risks identified is an escalation of the geopolitical crisis around… World Economic Situation and Prospects: Monthly Briefing, No. 73

24 November 2014

Nepal's Accession to the World Trade Organization: Case Study of Issues Relevant to Least Developed Countries

CDP Background Paper No. 23 By Posh Raj Pandey, Ratnakar Adhikari and Swarnim Wagl? Nepal was the first Least Developed Country to negotiate its accession to the World Trade Organization. The negotiation process was demanding, yet it succeeded in securing a relatively well-balanced accession package. The purpose of this paper is to describe the contours of the negotiation process and to share lessons learned. The paper details the onerous process involved in the accession of LDCs to the WTO and describes the context of Nepal's negotiating positions. Some distinctive aspects of Nepal's approach to the process of accession are highlighted and compared with the situation of some other LDCs. Nepal's Accession to the World Trade Organization: Case Study of Issues Relevant to Least Developed Countries

17 November 2014

World Economic Situation and Prospects: Monthly Briefing, No. 72

Download the World Economic Situation and Prospects Monthly Briefing No. 72 November 2014 Summary Sharp decline of oil prices and renewed volatility in financial markets Low inflation in Europe remains a concern Diverging monetary policies in developed economies Global issues Lowest oil prices in the past 4 years On October 15, the Brent oil price fell to $84.02 pb, the lowest price since November 2010 (figure 1), as a result of weak demand, abundant supply and a stronger U.S. dollar. Growth in oil demand has been slowing down throughout 2014, following sluggish economic growth in several key economies, including Western Europe and Japan. In addition, weaker-than-expected gross… World Economic Situation and Prospects: Monthly Briefing, No. 72

16 October 2014

Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 71

October 2014 Summary: Sharp appreciation of the U.S. dollar Western European economy continues to struggle Ebola takes severe tolls in West Africa Download Full Report Global Issues Developed economies Economies in transition Developing economies Global issues Emerging economies have seen moderate recovery in capital inflows, but remain vulnerable to financial shocks Following the financial market turmoil in mid-2013 and early 2014, emerging economies saw a recovery in capital inflows between February and July amid more stable external financial conditions. Most emerging market currencies have strengthened against the euro and the yen since the beginning of the year, a major… Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 71

12 October 2014

Accelerating Development in the Least Developed Countries through International Support Measures: Findings from Country Case Studies

CDP Background Paper No. 22 By Ana Luiza Cortez, Ian Kinniburgh and Roland Mollerus The least developed country category was established by the international community for countries requiring special support measures for dealing with their structural impediments to growth. Despite the availability of these measures and the efforts of the LDCs themselves, relatively little progress has been achieved. This paper reviews some of the main international support measures from the perspective of five LDCs. It highlights country approaches to the support received and the challenges confronted in accessing the measures. For an effective use of the special support, the report stresses stronger… Accelerating Development in the Least Developed Countries through International Support Measures: Findings from Country Case Studies

29 September 2014

MDG Gap Task Force Report 2014

The State of the Global Partnership for Development In its latest report, the MDG Gap Task Force found much progress towards achieving the goals set under MDG 8. There was a notable increase in official development assistance, a breakthrough in trade negotiations in Bali, an extension of duty-free and quota-free access to developed country markets for least developed countries, and greater availability and falling costs of telecommunications in developing countries. However, the report also highlights the many challenges that remain. While official development assistance hit a record high, aid flows to some regions declined and total flows still fell short of commitments made by UN Member… MDG Gap Task Force Report 2014

23 September 2014

CDP Background Paper Series Archive

CDP Background Paper Series Archive The CDP Background Papers are preliminary documents circulated in a limited number of copies and posted on this website, to stimulate discussion and critical comment on the broad range of economic, social and environmental issues associated with the issues dealt with by the Committee for Development Policy. Readers are invited to submit their comments directly to the authors. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the United Nations Secretariat. The designations and terminology employed may not conform to United Nations practice and do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Organization.… CDP Background Paper Series Archive

23 September 2014

CDP Reports to the Economic and Social Council

2014 Report on the sixteenth session of the Committee for Development Policy, 24-28 March, 2014
(E/2014/33, Supplement No. 13) عربي, 汉语, English,, French,, Русский, Español 2013 Report on the fifteenth session of the Committee for Development Policy, 18-22 March 2013
(E/2013/33, Supplement No. 13) Arabic,, Chinese,, English,, French,, Russian,, Español 2012 Report on the fourteenth session of the Committee for Development Policy, 12-16 March 2012
(E/2012/33, Supplement No. 13) Arabic,, Chinese,, English,, French,, Russian,, Español 2011 Report on the thirteenth session of the Committee for Development Policy, 21-25 March 2011
(E/2011/33, Supplement No. 13) عربي, 汉语,… CDP Reports to the Economic and Social Council