We’re almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century, and the past 25 years or so have been a tale of two economies when it comes to bridging the gap between the world’s richest and poorest ...

8 November 2024 - There are 32 countries classified as Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs): 16 are in Africa, five in Asia, eight in the Commonwealth of Independent States and South-Eastern Europe ...

U.S. withdrawal complicates climate finance negotiations at COP30 Developing countries are united in blocking calls to expand donor base BRICS may aid Brazil in rallying developing nations at COP30 ...

In a speech on April 23rd America’s treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, laid out the Trump administration’s vision for the global financial system. Rather than announcing that America was leaving the ...

Over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people will reach working age in developing countries. Without immediate action, millions of young men and women may be left without a clear path to employment.

New York, Lusaka – 1 April 2025 – The third edition of the LDC Future Forum opened today in Zambia, Lusaka bringing together policymakers, researchers, the private sector, and other stakeholders to ...

Nigeria and other African countries contribute four per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. But ironically, they are disproportionately vulnerable to climate crises, losing an average of five per ...

After World War II, the global system began classifying countries into “developed” and “developing.” These labels are based on income levels, infrastructure, and access to services like healthcare and ...

Editor’s note: Grist is hosting a free virtual event on January 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. PST to analyze the progress and challenges seen at the U.N. climate conference known as COP29. Join ...