Least Developed Countries Category

Graduating LDCs discussing how to ensure smooth transition out of the LDC category

This new edition contains updates to LDC criteria and procedures and new information on “smooth transition” provisions for countries graduating from the LDC category.

Member States adopt bold new compact to help LDCs recover from COVID-19 and meet the SDGs

This new edition contains updates to LDC criteria and procedures and new information on “smooth transition” provisions for countries graduating from the LDC category.

Blog by CDP Chair Jose Antonio Ocampo on how LDC5 could affect LDC graduation in the future

UN GA adopts resolution to graduate these three countries from the LDC category on 24 November 2026, granting them an extended five year preparatory period

This new edition contains updates to LDC criteria and procedures and new information on “smooth transition” provisions for countries graduating from the LDC category.

On 10 November, the CDP provided updates on its recent work and launch the LDC Handbook

Ahead of LDC 5, the LDC Future Forum brings together the academic community, policymakers and practitioners to gather new thinking on the challenges and possibilities for LDCs in the coming decade.