As the Assembly is aware, the least developed countries are characterized by low levels of economic, institutional and human resources and various obstacles, particularly natural disasters. The Comoros is a typical least developed country for the following reasons: first, the inadequacy of domestic savings due in particular to the very low levels of gross d:>mestic product per capita and the poor state of the financial network; the lack of quali.fied personnel and the underdevelopment of the national private sector; the inadequacy of the physical institutional infrastructure; the scant levels of productivity, particular in agriculture; the limited domestic markets in terms of purchasing power: the lack of links between the external sector and the rest of the national economy; and remoteness from the major trading centres of the world. For least developed countries such as mine, judicious national ·strategies and policies leading to growth and autonomous development continue to be absolutely essential. Those strategies and policies will, however, not bear fruit without a favourable and predictable international economic environment and adequate financial assistance from the world community. Aid on favourable terms is of vital importance in this connection. We are aware that the development of our countries requires assiduous efforts by our own Governments and peoples, but we continue to believe that without the support of the international community as a whole the legitimate aspirations of our countries will be hard to realize. The development programmes and polices we implement must be based on continuity and coherence, with optimal distribution of resources to priority sectors such as training and agriculture. RH/19 A/S-18/PV. 4 89-90 (Mr. Maecha, Comoros) It is our belief that development aimed at securinq well-beinq for men and women cannot take place without rational manaqement of the ecoloqical environment. Deforestation, pollution and destruction of the atmosphere are a threat to species 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the challenges faced by least developed countries, particularly the Comoros, in achieving economic growth and development. The author highlights the importance of national strategies, international cooperation, and financial assistance in addressing the country's economic and institutional weaknesses. The text also touches on the need to manage the ecological environment sustainably, mentioning specific threats such as deforestation, pollution, and destruction of the atmosphere.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment