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Ministers and senior officials from Africa’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have called for urgent, scaled-up action to accelerate implementation of the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries 2022–2031 (DPoA), concluding a two-day regional ministerial review with a strong appeal for greater investment, climate finance, technology transfer and support for sustainable graduation from LDC status.
The Africa Regional Ministerial Mid-Term Review of the Doha Programme of Action, co-organized by UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative Rabab Fatima's Office and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Executive Secretary Claver Gatete, brought together ministers, policymakers, development partners and regional organizations to assess progress halfway through the implementation decade of the DPoA and to shape Africa's contribution to the global review scheduled for Doha in March 2027.
Programmes of Action for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS
Serving 92 vulnerable member states.
The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) supports groups of vulnerable countries in the United Nations system. The 44 Least Developed Countries, 32 Landlocked Developing Countries and 39 Small Island Developing States have their own special challenges.
SIDS Global Business Network Forum 2026 and Island Investment Forum
23-25 August 2026, Maldives
The SIDS Global Business Network Forum (SIDS-GBN) and the newly established Island Investment Forum under the Small Island Developing States Centre of Excellence will bring together governments, businesses, investors, development partners, civil society, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to advance innovative and inclusive partnerships for sustainable and resilient development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
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Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
5 - 8 August 2025, Awaza, Turkmenistan
4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States
27-30 May 2024, Antigua and Barbuda
Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries
5-9 March 2023, Doha, Qatar
Events
Least Developed
Countries
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) represent the poorest and most vulnerable segment of the international community.
Landlocked Developing
Countries
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face challenges due to their remoteness, lack of territorial access to the sea and significant distance from world markets.
Small Island
Developing States
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are remote from world markets and suffer from climate change and fragile natural environments.
