Graduation
From UN News: S?o Tom¨¦ and Pr¨ªncipe takes major development step
16 December 2025.
World News in Brief - S?o Tom¨¦ and Pr¨ªncipe takes major development step.
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WTO Public Forum: Unlocking Bangladesh's Textile Recycling Potential for a sustainable LDC Graduation
12 September 2024. "As Bangladesh approaches its graduation from LDC status in 2026, the country faces both challenges and opportunities. A critical area of focus is the Ready-Made Garment sector, which generates approximately 400,000 tonnes of textile waste annually. Efficient recycling of this waste could unlock $3-6 billion in revenue for Bangladesh and significantly contribute to a sustainable LDC graduation.
From UNDESA/CDP Secretariat: Bhutan Graduates from LDC Status
13 December 2023. From UNDESA/CDP Secretariat: Bhutan Graduates from LDC Status.
On 13 December, Bhutan became the seventh country to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) category. News item here: Bhutan graduates from LDC status | Department of Economic and Social Affairs (un.org)
From the WTO: WTO members reach deal to support least-developed countries on path to graduation
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
ECOSOC has recommended deferral of Angola's graduation and extension of the preparatory period for Solomon Islands
7 June 2023.? The 51³Ô¹Ï 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 UN: The LDC graduation pathway must not disrupt overall sustainable development, says UN Deputy chief
9 March 2023. News item here:
From the WTO: Goods Council discusses high number of trade concerns, MC12 implementation, LDC graduation
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:
South-South Exchange on Preparing Smooth Transition Strategies: Graduating cohort of 2021
In 2021, the Committee for Development Policy for the 51³Ô¹Ï (CDP) recommended Bangladesh, Lao PDR, and Nepal for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.