The GSTP provides a framework for the negotiation of progressive tariff reductions, direct measures and sectoral agreements among its 43 signatories - including seven LDCs (Bangladesh, Benin, Guinea, Mozambique, Myanmar, Sudan and Tanzania) -, under a reciprocal scheme.3 Although only a few LDCs participate in the GSTP, the framework has recognised their special needs, granting its LDC members preferential treatment and non-reciprocal concessions. Importantly, signatories of the GSTP are not required to provide reciprocal concessions to developed countries nor its concessions are available to all WTO Members on a most-favourednation basis. As of January 2011, 31 of the 48 current LDCs had successfully become WTO signatories and twelve other LDCs were negotiating their accession.