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 .
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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.
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.
This essay focuses on trends reflecting the globalization of the international economy and on changes in agricultural markets.