Project Info

Project Code
0809G
Tranche
T06
Tranche Type
Residual
Status
Closed
Title
Capacity building for graduation strategies for least developed countries in Asia and Africa

Entities

Implementing Entity (Lead)
DESA
Collaborating DA Entities
UNCTAD
ECA
ESCAP

Financial and Evaluation Info

Total Budget
$615,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No

Countries and Regions

Areas of Work

Thematic Clusters
Macroeconomics and Finance
Social Development

Objective and Expected Outcomes

Objective
To improve the capacity of least developed countries to utilize the benefits derived from membership in the group of least developed countries and for graduation from that group
Expected Outcome 1
Improved capacity for gathering and sharing among least developed countries, development partners and relevant international organizations information about the potential and effective benefits associated with least developed country status
Expected Outcome 2
Improved capacity of least developed countries for assessing the likely impact of graduation
Expected Outcome 3
Development of a least developed country toolkit that provides a menu of options for Governments to consider when designing strategies and policies to prepare for a smooth transition