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Support for LDC graduation

When countries reach a certain level of development, they leave ("graduate from") the LDC category.  The graduation process takes several years, which enables countries to prepare for a "smooth transition". Several United Nations entities and other partners support countries through this process with analysis and capacity-building.  This page contains information on issues relevant for countries approaching graduation or recently graduated. It incorporates content previously on the "Gradjet" website, as well as information on the Sustainable Graduation Support Facility (iGrad). 

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Information on graduation

Graduation process and the CDP

Frequently asked questions on graduation

Countries approaching graduation and already graduated

Monitoring of graduating and recently graduated countries

LDC graduation library

Graduation news and events

How to prepare for graduation: references and examples

How to prepare for graduation

Coordination at the national level for LDC graduation

Engaging with development and trade partners on LDC graduation

Stakeholder consultation in preparation for graduation

Smooth transition strategies

Assessing and enhancing productive capacity

Support for graduation and a smooth transition

What's next in graduation?

  • Mid-2024: ECOSOC resolution on the Report of the Committee for Development Policy (for a country to graduate, ECOSOC must endorse the CDP's recommendation, and the General Assembly must take action).
  • S?o Tomé and Príncipe is scheduled to graduate on 13 December 2024.

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