Towards a Commonwealth 10-point programme of action for LDCs

Over the past decade, the IPoA’s ambitious policy agenda sought to address many of these constraints. Despite progress during the IPoA, some of which has been derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the LDC development agenda remains unfinished. This issue of Trade Hot Topics proposes a 10-point programme of action for Commonwealth LDCs to address their special needs and improve their trade and development prospects over the next decade. Overarching these 10-points is the importance of ensuring inclusiveness, especially for women and youth, and promoting more sustainable trade and circular economy principles.