Een ontwikkelingscrisis

Developing countries are particularly exposed to the effects of the financial and economic crisis, as they have little fiscal flexibility and are more susceptible to external events. Hard won gains in development over the last few years are threatened, and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals has become even more challenging.

Key documents:

• The following communication from the Commission, Supporting developing countries in coping with the crisis, highlights the impact of the economic crisis on developing countries and outlines EC policy responses.