NEW YORK 4 December 2020 每?The small island nation of Vanuatu is celebrating today as it is officially no longer classified as one of the world＊s least developed countries, or LDCs.
Despite the compounding threats of COVID-19, natural disasters and climate change, the Vanuatu government sees graduation as a positive sign that the country is increasingly able to build resilience and meet its citizens＊ needs.
The COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging labour markets around the world. Global trends such as globalisation, demographic shifts, climate change and technology have already brought profound shifts to the world of work,?and?the pandemic has accelerated changes.?
NEW YORK 27 October 2020 每?COVID-19 is impacting the world＊s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in unprecedented, profound and disproportionate ways.?This is why?these countries, often unable to afford comprehensive response plans, need more international support.??
So what does COVID-19 mean for the most vulnerable?countries and the support they need from the international community??
