Progress in implementing the Substantial New programme of Action (SNPA) in the Least Developed Countries in Africa

The paper briefly analyses national actions taken and policy measures, especially adjustment, stabilization, reform and/or recovery programmes adopted by the LDCs as well as efforts deployed by them to mobilize both domestic and external resources for development financing. This is followed by a review of international support measures, in particular official development assistance (ODA), debt relief and measures aimed at enhancing the export capacity of the LDCs. The paper also highlights the main conclusions and recommendations of UNCTAD VII in favour of the LDCs and provides information on the preparatory activities envisaged by the United Nations General Assembly for a global review of the SNPA in September 1990.