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At ECOSOC's DCF Prof. Ocampo stressed the importance of cooperation, debt relief to help LDCs COVID recovery
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Remittances—an important income source for millions of households—have become one of the largest forms of external financing for developing countries, with total inflows in 2023–2024 exceeding the combined value of net foreign direct investment inflows and official development assistance.
New approaches made possible through improved access and Internet connectivity can raise the standard of living for approximately 3.4 billion people living in rural areas, without them having to migrate to cities, according to the newly released 2021 World Social Report “Reconsidering Rural Development.”
Report on the outcome of the 23rd session of the CDP Plenary
COVID-19 severely affected and still affects LDCs and is likely to have an impact on the sustainable development trajectories. This comprehensive study analyses the impact of COVID-19 on the LDC category.
Prof. Ocampo took part in the session that discussed ways to strengthen cooperation of existing forums and advance policy options to address illicit financial flows
COVID-19 is certainly a reminder about the importance of multilateralism, of collective action and community. We’re in this together.
Bangladesh, Lao PDR and Nepal recommended for graduation from the list of LDCs
UN General Assembly grants Angola three-year extension before graduating from the LDC category
Three CDP members will serve at ECOSOC's High-level Advisory Board aimed to reinvigorate multilateralism
EGM on the 2021 Triennial Review of the LDC Category
