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From the WTO: WTO members reach deal to support least-developed countries on path to graduation

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23 October 2023. From the WTO: The General Council reached an important milestone on 23 October in the global efforts to assist least-developed countries (LDCs) on the path to graduation from LDC status, adopting a decision on the extension of support measures for graduating countries.

GA resolution on postponement of Solomon Islands graduation from the LDC category

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25 August 2023. On 25 August, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to provide Solomon Islands, on an exceptional basis, with an additional preparatory period of three years before its effective date of graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category. Solomon Islands is now scheduled to graduate on 13 December 2027. More information here.

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

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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. 

From the WTO: Goods Council discusses high number of trade concerns, MC12 implementation, LDC graduation

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25 November 2022.  At a meeting of the Council for Trade in Goods on 24-25 November, WTO members addressed trade concerns including the Least-Developed Countries (LDC) Group’s proposal concerning countries graduating from LDC status. News item here: WTO | 2022 News items - Goods Council discusses high number of trade concerns, MC12 implementation, LDC graduation

South-South Exchange on Preparing Smooth Transition Strategies: Graduating cohort of 2021

South-South Exchange on Preparing Smooth Transition Strategies: Graduating cohort of 2021 | Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

In 2021, the Committee for Development Policy for the United Nations (CDP) recommended Bangladesh, Lao PDR, and Nepal for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.

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Sustainable Graduation in the challenging situation: Perspectives from Bangladesh and the Region in light of Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) - ESCAP Side event at CS78

Organized by the Governments of Bangladesh and Nepal, this event was held as a side-event to ESCAP's 78th Session. 

Concept note [Download PDF]

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WTO - The Fifth South-South Dialogue on LDCs and Development

16 May 2022. 

Press release here: WTO | 2022 News items - DG Okonjo-Iweala calls on LDCs to focus on most pressing priorities for MC12

Programme

Session 1. The session will focus on the topics that are being discussed in the run up to MC12. LDCs will have an opportunity to articulate their interests and perspectives in the ongoing negotiations. The session will also explore avenues to achieve tangible outcomes that can boost growth and development worldwide.

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