Handbook on the LDC Category, 2018 edition

PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST EDITION OF THE HANDBOOK: https://www.un.org/development/desa/dpad/document_cdp/books/ The third edition of the Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category provides comprehensive information on the least developed country (LDC) category, including a description of procedures and methodologies used in the identification of these countries and the international support measures available to them. It builds upon and updates the previous edition, published in 2015. The Handbook aims at providing comprehensive and up-to-date information on the LDC category and the benefits derived from membership therein, as well as on graduation from the category. The publication is intended for use by government officials, policymakers, researchers and others interested in the LDC category.