Least Developed Countries:
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Least developed countries (LDCs) are low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development.
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They are highly vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks and have low levels of human assets.
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There are currently 46 countries on the list of LDCs which is reviewed every three years by the Committee for Development (CDP) of UN.
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LDCs have exclusive access to certain international support measures in particular in the areas of development assistance and trade.
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WTO recognises Least developed countries (LDCs) relying on a classification by the UN.
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LDCs are often exempted from certain provisions of WTO pacts.