capita. Hoeever, it ls encouraging to note that, desPite this very Poor development for the group as a whole, a fen individual least developed countries did perform Particularly t|ell, sone of then exceedinq an annual grouth of gross donestic product of ?.2 per cent' the rate required to double national income in a decade. This is evidence of the facg that the larqet of the substantial Nee Progranme of Action is not entirely beYond reach, althouqh its ateainnent has becooe roore difficult durinq the first half of the decade due to the convulsions that have affected the eorld economic scene and the of the text of this section follows that of the of Ac!ion.3, Unless urgent measures are Eaken to implement fully and adeouat.ely theSubstantlal New programne of Action, thts decltning Erend in thesocio-economic situation of the least developed countrieg uril.l be even moreacute in future. wlth serious and stark repercussions for tbeir DoDulation. I. GENERAL STTUAtION AND NATIONAL MEASURES A. Food and agr icu l ture
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic development of least developed countries, specifically the challenges they face in implementing the Substantial New Program of Action and the impact it has on their socio-economic situation. The text mentions GDP growth rates, national income, and the need for urgent measures to implement the program, indicating a focus on economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade