This joint policy brief discusses the followings topics based on a series of studies in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR and Nepal.

● Prospects for export diversification

● Issues and policy options for Asian least developed countries (LDCs)

● Access to finance

● Infrastructure

● Trade facilitation measures

● Investment in human development

● Standards and certifications

This joint policy brief is prepared by Economic Institute of Cambodia and UNDP Regional Centre in Colombo for the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Initiative.