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High-level Expert Group Meeting on an Online University or Equivalent Platform for STEM Education for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) (OHRLLS)

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This event aimed to explore the possibility of establishing an online university or equivalent platform to support online graduate and post-graduate university-level STEM education in LDCs. More information here.

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Doha Programme of Action (DPOA)

OHRLLS

UN-OHRLLS

Online University

STEM

Technology

Science

LDC Future Forum 2025 - Enhancing Resilience: Innovative Solutions for Strengthening LDCs Resilience against Systemic Shocks

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Tuesday, 01 April 2025 - 9:00am to Thursday, 03 April 2025 - 6:00pm

1-3 April 2025, Lusaka, Zambia.

"The primary objective of the Third LDC Future Forum is to convene policy-makers, researchers, the private sector, and other stakeholders to share concrete innovative solutions and practical policy recommendations aimed at enhancing the resilience of LDCs. This will contribute towards enabling LDCs to manage and adapt to both current and future systemic shocks. Emphasizing gender equality and the participation of women and girls in these discussions will be key to developing holistic and inclusive solutions."

The Forum includes:

Ministerial Roundtable: Finding a way to a Resilient Future

This Ministerial Roundtable draws attention to the unreported successes LDCs have achieved in building resilience and will focus on which strategic interventions and innovative solutions have supported these efforts.

High-Level Dialogue

High-Level dialogue on innovative financing mechanisms and partnerships to promote resilient economies in LDCs
High-level dialogue on key initiatives to accelerate resilience in LDCs

Thematic Sessions

Thematic session 1: Exploring climate-smart agriculture practices to improve food security and to ensure sustainable agricultural development
Thematic session 2: Developing comprehensive strategies to bolster resilience through sustainable water management and renewable energy integration
Thematic session 3: Exploring innovative approaches to promote economic diversification and enhance resilience through circular economy and sustainable industrial practices
Thematic session 4: Discussion on designing and implementing targeted social safety nets to strengthen community resilience against multiple shocks

Fireside chat: The role of partnerships in enhancing resilience in LDCs

In an era of growing global challenges, partnerships are key to building resilience in LDCs. This session will explore innovative collaboration models that are driving climate adaptation, economic diversification, and sustainable development in LDCs.

Roundtable discussion with practitioners on monitoring the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) Implementation

As we approach the halfway mark in implementing the Doha Programme for LDCs, it is essential to assess progress, monitor commitments, and address any gaps in delivery. This session will explore strategies for strengthening follow-up and monitoring mechanisms at national, regional, and global levels, ensuring alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Join experts and stakeholders in discussing ways to enhance coordinated implementation, reinforce accountability, and mobilize international support to drive sustainable development in LDCs.

Information here.

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UN-OHRLLS

Innovation

Private sector

From OHRLLS: Qatar Formalizes $10 Million Contribution to Support Least Developed Countries

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

10 February 2025. News item here.

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From UN News: São Tomé and Príncipe takes major development step

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:12:00 +0000

16 December 2025.

World News in Brief - São Tomé and Príncipe takes major development step.

News item here.

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October 15 is the deadline of the call for paper presentations at the LDC Future Forum 2025

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The Forum will take place on April 1-3 in Lusaka, Zambia.

Information here.

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2024 HLPF Side Event: Empowering Youth for Sustainable Development: Voices from the LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 - 8:00am

9 July 2024.

Organized by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), in collaboration with the UN Youth Office, this side event aims to amplify the voices of youth from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in driving sustainable development agendas. In the lead-up to the Youth Declaration of the Summit of the Future, youth speakers from LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS will share their experiences and discuss global challenges, ensuring that their voices are integral to global conversations.

More information and recording here.

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Work of the LEG in supporting the least developed countries on adaptation

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Monday, 04 December 2023 - 9:00pm

4 December 2023, To discuss the support provided by the LEG, GCF, GEF and other and relevant organizations, and the achievements and lessons learned by the least developed countries in the formulation and implementation of NAPs.

Work of the LEG in supporting the least developed countries on adaptation (youtube.com)

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HLPF 2023: LDCs' Access to Finance, Missing Links and Ways Forward (UN-OHRLLS, Canada, Nepal, Lesotho)

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:15:00 +0000

Wednesday, 19 July 2023 - 1:15pm

19 July 2023. Despite the trend towards more financing through multilateral platforms, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) still face myriad challenges to accessing sufficient resources to achieve their sustainable development and climate objectives. With support from Canada, UN OHRLLS conducted a study in late 2022/early 2023 that directly engaged with LDC finance and planning ministries to better understand and synthesize their experience in accessing traditional loans and grants, as well as climate finance, to advance national projects and programs. This event will present the findings of the study and a high-level panel will discuss the recommendations and ways forward.

More information and report: LDCs' Access to Finance - Missing Links and Ways Forward | Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

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LDCs National Focal Points Meeting 2023

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Tuesday, 11 July 2023 - 9:00am to Wednesday, 12 July 2023 - 6:00pm

11-12 July 2023. The 2023 NFP meeting will aim to take stock of mainstreaming of the DPoA so far, identify challenges as well as additional support needed by building on the lessons from the 2022 meeting and the LDC5 Conference. It will also present concrete tools for monitoring and mainstreaming developed by the regional commissions and other UN agencies and discuss how these can be improved. More information here.

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UN-OHRLLS

Doha Programme of Action (DPOA)

From OHRLLS: Nepal takes over as LDC Chair

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000

10 April 2023.

Nepal has taken over as Chair of the Global Coordination Bureau of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) after five years of stewardship by Malawi. News item here.

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