CDP News and events

2017 plenary
The 19th session was held from 20-24 March at UN Headquarters in New York
In a special briefing during the 19th Plenary Session of the CDP members briefed delegates on lessons learned in building productive capacity in least developed countries (LDCs) – those who have graduated and those in the process of graduating
Half a century after its launch the CDP remains at the forefront of international development thinking, providing innovative, timely and practical advice from across the disciplines
Bhutan has graduated from the LDC category by specializing in natural resource-based activities (hydropower generation) and tourism, with some manufacturing
Informational video on the ePing trade notification tool
The briefing will provide information about current and future activities in which the CDP Secretariat is engaged
EGM to explain the concept behind the LDC graduation toolkit; solicit feedback and establish possible partnerships
EGM to discuss lessons learned by selected least developed countries (LDCs) and developing countries in building their productive capacities for sustainable development
The ePing system, an SPS and TBT notification alert system developed by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) in cooperation with the Worl