São Tomé and Príncipe will graduate from the category of LDCs in December 2024, as per General Assembly resolution A/RES/73/133. This workshop is the first UN joint mission, organized by UN-OHRLLS and CDP Secretariat, under the leadership of the Government, and in close coordination with the Resident Coordinator and the United Nations Country Team. The mission will serve to assess the needs of the country and opportunities for further support in the design and implementation of the smooth transition strategy by the country.