UNCTAD releases statistics that are relevant for the analysis of international trade, foreign direct investment and commodities, and more explicitly for understanding the economic trends of developing countries over the past decades, particularly in the context of globalization.
1 Sept - This booklet is a quick reference source on one of the most vulnerable groups of developing countries. The publication presents key economic, social and trade information on all
31 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). It aims at understanding better the development challenges faced by these countries and underlines the need for international assistance to them.
8 March 06 - The UNCTAD commodity price index, up 12% between 2004 and 2005, now appears to be levelling off. Not all developing countries have benefited from this increase. China and India have emerged as main players in some sectors.
21 February - The 2005 Statistical Profiles of the Least Developed Countries is a quick reference booklet. It provides selected socio-economic data on LDCs as well as key indicators used in the formulation of the Human Assets Index (HAI) and the Economic Vulnerability Index (EVI).
The statistics are based on existing national and international data sources. In addition, some of the series represent UNCTAD secretariat estimates. Data are presented in a consistent framework and wherever possible in an analytical way so as to facilitate their interpretation. Time series of basic data cover periods as long as available data permit.
