Through succinct explanations and presentation of key figures, Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures surveys major developments in the world economy over the past 40 years. Aimed at a broad audience, including readers with little or no background in economics, it describes in a straightforward manner the evolution of developing countries, particularly in the context of globalization. The publication is a quick-reference tool for evaluating the growth prospects of developing countries. It also gives an overview of UNCTADþs work to identify the best policies and practices for developing countries to adopt in their quest for efficient economic and social progress and well-being.