A N A LY S I S GLOBAL AND REGIONAL ORDER GRADUATING LDCS IN AN EVOLVING WTO Options and Strategies Mustafizur Rahman and Debapriya Bhattacharya May 2019 Least developed countries (LDCs) face new challenges in view of the emerging global trading scenario including the demise of Doha Development Agenda, looming trade war and development unfriendly initiatives in relation to WTO governance. A number of LDCs will soon leave the group and will be required to deal with new trade-related challenges. The graduating LDCs need adequate support measures to ensure a smooth and sustainable transition.