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The Challenges Facing Landlocked Developing Countries

Michael Faye, John McArthur, Jeffrey Sachs and Thomas Snow

Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, 2004, vol. 5, issue 1, 31-68

Abstract: In spite of technological improvements in transport, landlocked developing countries continue to face structural challenges to accessing world markets. As a result, landlocked countries often lag behind their maritime neighbours in overall development and external trade. While the relatively poor performance of many landlocked countries can be attributed to distance from coast, this paper argues that several aspects of dependence on transit neighbours are also important. Four such types of dependence are discussed: dependence on neighbours' infrastructure; dependence on sound cross-border political relations; dependence on neighbours' peace and stability; and dependence on neighbours' administrative practices. These factors combine to yield different sets of challenges and priorities in each landlocked country. The paper concludes with a brief set of policy recommendations. A detailed appendix presents maps and regional overviews that outline key challenges facing the landlocked countries in each region.

Keywords: Globalization; Landlocked countries; Geography; Transit; Transport; Conflict; Markets; Economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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