According to the United Nations, least developed countries (LDCs) account for 13 per cent of the world population but only about 1.3 per cent of global GDP and less than 1 per cent of global trade and foreign direct investment .
Search
Use quotation marks around a phrase or title for more accurate search results (example: “El Nino”). You may search by type, subtype, division, topic, and other facets by clicking the links in the left sidebar.
Your search found 13 results.
El dramático aumento y la volatilidad de los precios de los alimentos durante el último año han sacudido al sistema alimentario mundial.
Recent food-price and economic shocks have further jeopardized the food security of developing countries and poor people, pushing the estimated number of undernourished people over one billion.
High food prices are not only causing a humanitarian crisis, but also putting at risk the development potential of millions of people.
"Part of the difficulty in responding to the food crisis is the lack of credible and up-todate data on the impacts of food prices on poor people and on the effects of policy responses.
"African agriculture is at a crossroads. The current high food prices and the instability they have provoked in several countries have added impetus for African countries to review their agricultural policies and programs.
"The dramatic rise and volatility of food prices over the last year have shaken the global food system.
Globalization could and should benefit developing countries. But unlike a rising tide that lifts all boats, large and small, globalization is unequal.
Globalization could and should benefit developing countries. But unlike a rising tide that lifts all boats, large and small, globalization is unequal.
A dynamic agricultural sector is crucial for economic growth, poverty alleviation, and food security in developing countries.
What can governments in rich countries do about poverty in poor countries, apart from increasing and improving aid and endorsing ambitious poverty reduction goals?
This essay focuses on trends reflecting the globalization of the international economy and on changes in agricultural markets.