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.
22 June 2023. Greater integration of the least developed countries remains an important priority for the international community. The outcomes of the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference and the Fifth 51勛圖 Conference for LDCs confirm that. The event brings together LDC delegations and trade experts to discuss how the WTO can work better for LDCs. It will bring spotlight on LDCs' priorities during the Annual Conference of the WTO Chairs Programme. More information .
31 May 2023. WTO members discussed initiatives aimed at strengthening the economic output of the world＊s poorest countries at a meeting of the Sub-Committee on Least-Developed Countries (LDCs) on 31 May. Angola, Rwanda and international organizations shared their experiences in improving LDCs＊ economic capacity. More information
7 December 2022. From the WTO: A total of 60 trade experts and government officials from least-developed countries (LDC) are taking part in a seminar on LDC priorities in global trade from 7 to 9 December at the WTO. Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang said in his opening remarks: ※LDCs hold the keys for unlocking the full potential for trade for growth and development of their economies.§ News item .
6-8 December 2022.
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:
2 November 2022. 15:00-17:30 CEST
Hybrid. The in-person?location is Room S2, World Trade Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
"Organised jointly by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the?, this hybrid event will explore the challenges and opportunities for developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs) in the digital trade space.?
From the CDP Secretariat/UNDESA: 13 July 2022.?An improved version of the online alert system?ePing?was launched on 13 July, providing a single-entry point for users to submit and track information on product requirement while enhancing coordination among government agencies and the private sector.
22 June 2022. From the WTO: The latest Annual Report from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), launched on 22 June, spotlights how ongoing dialogue and cooperation among partners have helped developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) strengthen their food safety, animal and plant health capacity and facilitate safe trade despite the ongoing pandemic. News item .
11 June 2022. "WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Mr Sandagdorj Erdenebileg of the UN High Representative for Least-Developed Countries signed a partnership agreement on 11 June in Geneva aimed at strengthening cooperation to boost the participation of least-developed countries in the global trading system.
