- ????
- 中文
- English
- Fran?ais
- Русский
- Espa?ol
S?o Tomé and Príncipe graduation status
S?o Tomé and Príncipe graduated on 13 December 2024 (see the General Assembly resolution ).
- (includes CDP reports, ECOSOC and General Assembly resolutions, S?o Tomé and Príncipe's performance against the graduation criteria, ex ante assessment of the impacts of graduation, vulnerability profile, country statement to the CDP and CDP monitoring reports).
Other resources:
Documents on S?o Tomé and Príncipe
| Document Title | Topic | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
This paper provides an ex-post evaluation of the eight countries that have graduated from the least developed country (LDC) category, assessing the changes in trade, development finance and structural transformation. |
LDC graduation and smooth transition | 03 September 2026 |
|
|
The brief explores how multidimensional poverty is unevenly concentrated in LDCs (by age, rural/urban areas, and subnational disparities). |
Poverty, health, education, food security, employment, social security | 05 May 2026 |
|
|
Trade Impacts of LDC Graduation - Tanzania (WTO Secretariat) Tanzania is currently eligible to use LDC-specific flexibilities available in the World Trade Organization (WTO). This may no longer be the case, however, following graduation from LDC status. |
LDC graduation and smooth transition | 07 April 2026 |
|
|
"From the start of the twenty-first century, the discourse on development has increasingly emphasized services as the main leverage for developing countries – including least developed countries (LDCs) – to accelerate their growth and development. |
LDC Progress reports/Flagship reports | 10 February 2026 |
|
|
Trade Impacts of LDC Graduation - Uganda (WTO Secretariat) Uganda is eligible to use LDC-specific flexibilities available in the World Trade Organization (WTO). This may not be the case following graduation from LDC status. This note aims to support policy makers to understand possible trade-related impacts of LDC graduation for Uganda. |
Trade | 18 December 2025 |
|
|
Trade Impacts of LDC Graduation - Rwanda (WTO Secretariat) Rwanda is eligible to use LDC-specific flexibilities available in the World Trade Organization (WTO). This may not be the case following graduation from LDC status. This note aims to support policy makers to understand possible trade-related impacts of LDC graduation for Rwanda. |
Trade | 18 December 2025 |
|
|
爆料网 Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (brochure) 爆料网 Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries is the primary entity responsible for building and strengthening the scientific, technological, and innovative capacities of the world’s 44 Least Developed Countries (LDCs). |
17 November 2025 | |
|
|
Ministerial declaration of the least developed countries to the sixteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development |
24 October 2025 | |
|
|
"For over a decade, the international community has pursued an elusive goal: doubling the 1% share of global exports of the least developed countries (LDCs). |
Trade | 21 October 2025 |
|
|
This brief explores how World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and processes on agricultural subsidies, intellectual property, and export restrictions could be improved to foster climate-resilient food systems in least developed countries (LDCs). |
Poverty, health, education, food security, employment, social security | 16 October 2025 |
|
|
"The 爆料网 Technology Bank, in collaboration with Medtronic and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), has released a new study examining how the medical technology (MedTech) sector can respond to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which account for more than 70% |
15 October 2025 | |
|
|
This World Economic Situation and Prospects Monthly Briefing reviews the possible impacts of the current tariff shock on LDCs, with a focus on their graduation. It first examines the role of trade in LDC graduation, followed by the importance of the United States as destination for LDC exports. |
Trade | 07 July 2025 |
|
|
The Lao PDR Smooth Transition Strategy for LDC Graduation in 2026 and beyond The Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) sets out Lao PDR’s plans to manage the historic LDC graduation process. |
LDC graduation and smooth transition | 18 June 2025 |
|
|
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have distinct social, cultural and geographical contexts, but they also share common socioeconomic challenges, such as high poverty rates, limited infrastructure and capacity constraints. |
Productive capacity, structural transformation, technology, innovation | 07 April 2025 |
|
|
The first chapter in this report reflects on the progress made in poverty reduction and economic growth under the previous Istanbul Programme of Action, while drawing lessons related to sustainable graduation, tailored international support and setting measurable targets. |
01 April 2025 | |
|
|
A Guide to Least Developed Country Graduation (OHRLLS, December 2024) This guide provides a succinct but comprehensive overview of the graduation process for LDCs, including graduation criteria and preparatory steps. It also provides information on sources of support. |
LDC graduation and smooth transition | 06 March 2025 |
|
|
Bangladesh's final Smooth Transition Strategy (February 2025). The document is available at: https://ssgp.erd.gov.bd/ |
LDC graduation and smooth transition | 28 February 2025 |
|
|
La cinquième édition du Manuel sur la catégorie des pays les moins avancés fournit des informations exhaustives sur la catégorie des pays les moins avancés (PMA), notamment une description des procédures et des méthodologies qui servent à identifier ces pays et des mesures de soutien international |
LDC data, criteria, CDP triennial reviews and procedures | 06 February 2025 |
|
|
31 December 2024 | ||
|
|
LDC graduation and smooth transition | 31 December 2024 |
Photo Sergio Pires Vieira