Similar assistance was provided to regional groupings including African , Caribbean and Pacific Group of States ( ACP ) , the African Union ( AU ) , LDCs and members of the Islamic Development Banks . For example , on a regular and continuous basis , Geneva-based trade negotiators of ACP States were supported , either individually or collectively through their membership to the AU , LDCs , landlocked developing countries ( LLDCs ) , small and vulnerable economies , in various areas of Doha negotiations .