| Statement by LDC Watch at the United Nations High-Level Event on the Millennium Development Goals |
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NEW YORK, 25 SEPTEMBER 2008 Current development models and policies have completely failed the world's poorest countries - the least developed countries (LDCs). The LDCs Group was established by the UN in 1971 in recognition of the specific needs and constraints facing the world's poorest countries, and therefore the need for specific strategies for these countries. "The fact that the number of LDCs has increased from 24 to 49 presently is proof enough", says Dr Arjun Karki, Chair of LDC Watch ... Click here to read the full statement. |
