International Multilateral Cooperation for Socio-Economic Development of the Poorest Countries of Asia-Pacific Region

The article is focused on the issues of social and economic development of the poorest countries of Asia-Pacific region and the role of international institutions in this process. The author tries to assess the impact of multilateral mechanisms for international development cooperation on the social and economic development of this group of countries. A special emphasis is made on the role of the Russian Federation as a new donor and emerging economic power in the Asia-Pacific region