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From the LDC Group on Cimate Change: Press release - A world on the line - LDCs call for action to keep 1.5 alive
10 November 2025
From the WTO: WTO members examine LDC trade interests, trade and development priorities
18 June 2025
From OHRLLS: 3rd LDC Future Forum Concludes with Ambitious Plans to Build Resilience in Least Developed Countries
10 April 2025
From the WTO: Members stress importance of boosting LDCs’ participation in agricultural supply chains
27 March 2025
From OHRLLS: Qatar Formalizes $10 Million Contribution to Support Least Developed Countries
10 February 2025
From the CDP Secretariat: Cambodia and Senegal scheduled to graduate from the LDC category in 2029
19 December 2024
From UN News: São Tomé and Príncipe takes major development step
16 December 2024
Sao Tome and Principe has graduated from the LDC category
13 December 2024
From the WTO: WTO members review 30 years of trade development in least-developed countries
11 November 2024
October 15 is the deadline of the call for paper presentations at the LDC Future Forum 2025
15 October 2024
From UNCTAD: Mounting fiscal deficits and debt in least developed countries require urgent international action
18 September 2024
From the WTO: DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes Timor-Leste as 166th WTO member
30 August 2024
From the WTO: DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes Comoros as 165th WTO member
21 August 2024
LDCs day, July 30
30 July 2024
From the WTO: WTO members explore ways of boosting LDCs’ capacity to participate in services trade
11 July 2024
From the GEF: GEF Council approves $700M+ for vast environmental needs
20 June 2024
From OHCHR: UN Trust Fund gives underrepresented countries a vital chance to participate
29 May 2024
From the WTO: WTO members examine ways to support smooth transition after graduation from LDC status
25 March 2024
From the WTO: Ministers approve WTO membership of Comoros and Timor-Leste at MC13
26 February 2024
From The World Academy of Sciences - Deadline 29 March 2024: TWAS-FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme for LDCs
19 February 2024
From the WTO: WTO members congratulate Bhutan on graduating from LDC status
13 December 2023
From UNDESA/CDP Secretariat: Bhutan Graduates from LDC Status
13 December 2023
From the GEF: In good news for adaptation, donors boost support to LDCF and SCCF
04 December 2023
From UNIDO: Tenth Ministerial Conference of the Least Developed Countries calls for reinvigorated partnerships and structural transformation in the framework of the DPoA
25 November 2023
From the WTO: WTO members reach deal to support least-developed countries on path to graduation
23 October 2023
Upcoming deadlines: Opportunities for scientists, research groups from LDCs with TWAS Visiting Expert Programme and TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme
28 August 2023
GA resolution on postponement of Solomon Islands graduation from the LDC category
25 August 2023
From the GEF: LDCF and SCCF provide new targeted support for vulnerable states
29 June 2023
ECOSOC has recommended deferral of Angola's graduation and extension of the preparatory period for Solomon Islands
07 June 2023
2023 CDP report to ECOSOC
27 April 2023
From TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences): South-North exchanges shape scientific careers in the global South
27 April 2023
From OHRLLS: Nepal takes over as LDC Chair
10 April 2023
From the UN: The LDC graduation pathway must not disrupt overall sustainable development, says UN Deputy chief
09 March 2023
From the UN Development Coordination Office: From Istanbul to Doha: Nepal's long road to graduating as an LDC
09 March 2023
UN gathering in Doha concludes, ushering in new era of solidarity for world’s Least Developed Countries
09 March 2023
From UNCTAD: Time to unlock the creative potential of least developed countries
09 March 2023
UN: No more excuses; Guterres calls for ‘revolution of support’ to aid world’s least developed countries
06 March 2023
UN Press Release: New Generation of Partnerships for Most Vulnerable States as World Leaders Gather
05 March 2023
From OHRLLS and UN News: Call for Story Submissions from journalists from LDCs for LDC5
30 December 2022
From OHRLLS: Members of official delegations can now register for LDC5
26 December 2022
From the WTO: Officials from LDCs outline trade priorities at Geneva seminar
07 December 2022
From the WTO: Goods Council discusses high number of trade concerns, MC12 implementation, LDC graduation
25 November 2022
From the Second Committee of the General Assembly: approval of draft resolution on “Follow-up to the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries”
22 November 2022
From the Second Committee of the General Assembly: approval of draft resolution on “Follow-up to the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries”
22 November 2022
From the GEF: Countries pledge added support to GEF funds for urgent climate adaptation - Least Developed Countries Fund, Special Climate Change Fund target climate-vulnerable states
15 November 2022
From the WTO: Members welcome AfCFTA’s role in fostering economic growth and development in LDCs
20 October 2022
From UNCTAD: Supporting investment promotion in least developed countries
26 September 2022
Launched: WIPO’s Graduation Support Package for LDCs
16 September 2022
Launch of new report: The State of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Least Developed Countries - UN Technology Bank for LDCs
14 September 2022
New UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme
18 August 2022
From the CDP Secretariat/UNDESA: Improved ePing launched
13 July 2022
From the WTO: STDF Annual Report shows strong partnerships keep safe trade flowing
22 June 2022
From the WTO: LDC trade ministers welcome renewed cooperation between WTO and UN on LDC trade development
11 June 2022
LDCs in an "Accord for a Healthier World"
26 May 2022
From the Green Climate Fund: updated simplified approval process for LDCs, SIDS and African States
20 May 2022
From the WTO: members discuss LDCs' participation in services trade at the Council for Trade in Services on 16 May
18 May 2022
CBAM: revenues to support LDCs in decarbonisation
17 May 2022
WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala calls on LDCs to focus on most pressing priorities for MC 12
From the WTO: DG Okonjo-Iweala calls on LDCs to focus on most pressing priorities for MC12
16 May 2022
From UNCDF: US$60+ Million in Commitments for UN-Affiliated Impact Investment Vehicle Announced at the Finance for Development Forum
28 April 2022
From the WTO: Goods Council addresses high number of trade concerns, notification issues, LDC graduation
27 April 2022
From ILO: ILO to release new report on future of work in Least Developed Countries
25 April 2022
UNCDF events on finance in LDCs at the FFD Forum
22 April 2022
Last call: Masters Industrial Design Engineering Scholarships Available for LDC Students [Deadline: 31 March]
23 March 2022
Report of the Committee for Development Policy's 2022 Plenary meeting now available
21 March 2022
Doha Programme of Action has been adopted
17 March 2022
From TWAS/UNESCO: Call for nominations for award recognizing scientists from LDCs
14 March 2022
From TWAS/UNESCO: Call for nominations for award recognizing scientists from LDCs
14 March 2022
From the WTO: Two programmes for interns from developing countries, LDCs get underway at WTO
11 March 2022
From the UN Technology Bank: Deadline for LDC scholarships in the International Design Educatino Program extended to 31 March.
01 March 2022
New dates announced for LDC5
28 February 2022
From the WTO: WTO members explore ways of boosting LDCs’ participation in global supply chains
21 February 2022
From the WTO: WTO members look at how trade can help LDCs recover from COVID-19
18 February 2022
From the UN Technology Bank: Scholarships for LDC Students to the International Design Education Program 2022 is open from January 26 to February 28
27 January 2022
LDC5 postponed
24 December 2021
Draft Doha Programme of Action for LDCs has been approved
22 December 2021
From the WTO: Lao PDR joins information technology agreements
02 December 2021
General Assembly issues resolution on the graduation of Bangladesh, Lao PDR and Nepal
24 November 2021
COP 26: 12 donors pledge $413 million to LDC Fund
09 November 2021
Review of the EUs GSP regulation
05 November 2021
From the WTO: LDC trade ministers adopt declaration on trade-related priorities ahead of MC12
22 October 2021
From the WTO: proposal for a smooth transition package
18 October 2021
Press release on LDC priorities at COP26
11 October 2021
UN LDC5 Journalism Fellowship - Online
30 September 2021
A Brief History of the LDCs: podcast with CDP member Taffere Tesfachew, by UNCDF Capital Musings
31 August 2021
UNCDF's BRIDGE Facility: Dedicated Finance for the LDCs
29 July 2021
Presentation of CDP Report at ECOSOC High-level Segment
16 July 2021
Zero draft of the Doha Programme of Action for the period 2022-2031 released
12 July 2021
WTO members agree to extend TRIPS transition period for LDCs until 1 July 2034
30 June 2021
New Zealand donates CHF 50,000 for LDC participation in WTO Ministerial Conference
29 June 2021
New EIF Policy Brief Series on LDCs and trade
07 May 2021
Smooth transition for graduating LDCs under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
04 May 2021
LDCs and the proposed EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
04 May 2021
WTO members discuss downturn in LDC trade, role of trade in eradicating poverty
21 April 2021
OECD data: bilateral aid to LDCs rose 1.8% in 2020
15 April 2021
From The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)/UNESCO: Science in Trieste, but for Least Developed Countries
12 February 2021
Angola's preparatory period preceding graduation has been extended
11 February 2021
General Assembly resolution on the graduation of Vanuatu from the LDC category
21 December 2020
LDCs at the WTO: Proposals for extension of LDC support measures for a period after graduation
11 December 2020
Vanuatu has graduated from the LDC category
04 December 2020
From the WTO: China renews its contribution to the LDC and Accessions Programme
01 December 2020
From the WTO: rules of origin for LDCs
13 November 2020

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