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

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:45:00 +0000

7 June 2023. The 51�Թ� 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.

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From UNCTAD: Time to unlock the creative potential of least developed countries

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

9 March 2023. Creative industries can play a critical role in building more resilient, sustainable and inclusive economies in the world’s most vulnerable countries.

Read the news item here: Time to unlock the creative potential of least developed countries | UNCTAD

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Angola's preparatory period preceding graduation has been extended

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

11 February 2021. The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution extending the preparatory period preceding Angola's graduation from the LDC category. Angola will now graduate in 2024.

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