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Development of technological capabilities for building productive capacity in LDCs

Development of technological capabilities for building productive capacity in LDCs, by Keun Lee (CDP Policy Review No. 2)

The paper discusses two ways of building productive capacity in LDCs: the manufacture of products to foreign buyers? specifications, and the integration of resource-based sectors into global value chains using backward and forward linkages. Using country examples the paper then shows how government and the international community can support the growth of productive capacity in various ways including research institutes and public research organisations. The paper argues that some LDCs should try to leapfrog into newly emerging sectors such as renewable energy.
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Aid for trade: building productive and trade capacities in LDCs, by José Antonio Alonso (CDP Policy Review No. 1)

The paper looks into the origins of Aid for Trade (AfT) and its objective of assisting developing countries to increase exports of goods and services and integrate into the multilateral trading system. Pointing out that AfT is not a new development fund nor a new aid category, the paper looks into the flows and impact of ODA resources allocated to AfT while focusing on LDCs as well as the effectiveness of AfT. Among the recommendations, the paper argues that most Aid for Trade is allocated to middle income countries and that a shift in this allocation pattern is needed to give more attention to LDCs, particular those that are not well integrated into the global market.
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Expert Group Meeting: The contribution of the World Economic and Social Survey (WESS) to development, theory and practice

Expert Group Meeting: The contribution of the World Economic and Social Survey (WESS) to development, theory and practice

On the 13th and 14th of October 2016, the Development Strategy and Policy Analysis (DSP) Unit will hold the First E
Expert Group Meeting: The contribution of the World Economic and Social Survey (WESS) to development, theory and practice
World Economic Situation And Prospects: October 2016 Briefing, No. 95

World Economic Situation And Prospects: October 2016 Briefing, No. 95

The Bank of Japan announces decision to cap 10-year bond yields to address deflation and restore profitability and growth
United States household incomes rise sharply in 2015
The Nigerian economy contracts at a faster pace amid significant macroeconomic challenges
World Economic Situation And Prospects: October 2016 Briefing, No. 95
World Economic and Social Survey 2016: Climate Change Resilience: An Opportunity for Reducing Inequalities

World Economic and Social Survey 2016: Climate Change Resilience: An Opportunity for Reducing Inequalities

In addressing the specific challenge of building resilience to climate change, the Survey focuses attention on the population groups and communities that are disproportionately affected by climate hazards. It argues that, in the absence of transformative policies which coherently address the economic, social and environmental dimensions of development, building climate resilience will remain elusive and poverty and inequalities will worsen.
World Economic and Social Survey 2016: Climate Change Resilience: An Opportunity for Reducing Inequalities
CDP Expert Group Meeting on Leaving No One Behind

CDP Expert Group Meeting on Leaving No One Behind

On 29 September 2016 the CDP Subgroup on Leaving No One Behind will hold a virtual meeting to discuss development strategies that particularly promote the well-being of the worst off, as a part of the Committee?s multi-year work programme on the them
CDP Expert Group Meeting on Leaving No One Behind
World Economic Situation And Prospects: September 2016 Briefing, No. 94

World Economic Situation And Prospects: September 2016 Briefing, No. 94

Global growth prospects restrained by persistent weak labour productivity growth
Services trade as a potential source of global growth
Growth moderation in India amid a contraction of investment activity
World Economic Situation And Prospects: September 2016 Briefing, No. 94
UN/DESA Policy Brief #50: International finance to support climate change resilience

UN/DESA Policy Brief #50: International finance to support climate change resilience

In the past 20 years, weather-related disasters affected 4.2 billion people worldwide, with a large loss of life and livelihoods. The global annual average cost of climatic disasters, including floods, storms, droughts and heat waves, is estimated to
UN/DESA Policy Brief #50: International finance to support climate change resilience
UN/DESA Policy Brief #49: Data and statistics for climate change resilience

UN/DESA Policy Brief #49: Data and statistics for climate change resilience

Identifying the population groups at greatest risk due to climate-related events, understanding the specific risks they incur, and monitoring the interventions to reduce their vulnerability requires basic indicators on populations in vulnerable zones
UN/DESA Policy Brief #49: Data and statistics for climate change resilience
UN/DESA Policy Brief #48: Adaptation to climate change requires transformative policies

UN/DESA Policy Brief #48: Adaptation to climate change requires transformative policies

Climate change has a differential impact on people and communities. The people at greatest risk are the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalized that, in most cases, have been excluded from socioeconomic progress. Differences in wealth; unequal oppo
UN/DESA Policy Brief #48: Adaptation to climate change requires transformative policies