ECOSOC has recommended deferral of Angola's graduation and extension of the preparatory period for Solomon Islands

7 June 2023.  The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has recommended that the General Assembly defer the graduation of Angola, currently scheduled for February 2023. Consultations are ongoing under the CDP's Enhanced Monitoring Mechanism.  The CDP is to report back to ECOSOC on the outcome of the consultations. If the General Assembly defers Angola's graduation, the issue would be addressed by ECOSOC in 2024. Angola does not currently meet the graduation criteria. 

ECOSOC also recommended, based on the CDP's monitoring outcome, that the General Assembly extend the preparatory period for Solomon Islands, which is currently scheduled to graduate in December 2024. The General Assembly is expected to address the issue during the current session. 

More information in the CDP's report and ECOSOC's resolution, both available here.