Cambodia’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in December 2029 will mark a significant development achievement.
LDCs
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 minis
As the DPoA reaches its midpoint in 2026, the General Assembly resolution 80/150 decides to convene the comprehensive high-level mid-term review in Doha, Qatar, from 25 to 27 March 2027 at the highest possible political level.
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New York, 6 August 2026?– The United Nations today commemorates the first?International Day for Awareness of the Development Needs and Challenges Specific to Landlocked Developing Coun
HLPF 2026 Side Event
This event is co-organized by Nepal, the State of Qatar, UN-OHRLLS and UNIDO.
The General Assembly, in its resolution 80/150, decided to convene a comprehensive High-Level Midterm Review (MTR) of the DPoA for the Least Developed Countries, to be held in Doha, Qatar, from 25-27 March 2027.
New York / Helsinki, 19 May 2026 — The fourth edition of the LDC Future Forum opened today in Helsinki, Finland, bringing together policymakers, researchers, private sector leaders, youth representatives, and development partners to explore solutions for empowering young people and accelerating sustainable development in the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs).







