LDC Future Forum
The LDC Future Forum is a platform that brings together researchers and bright minds in global development with policymakers to explore how to harness innovation, digitalization and technology to foster structural transformation and sustainable development in LDCs ¨C one of our country groups.
Fourth LDC Future Forum
19-21 May 2026, Helsinki, Finland
The Fourth LDC Future Forum represents a strategic moment to convert the energy and creativity of youth into concrete progress through targeted investments in education, innovation, decent jobs, and inclusive growth. This ambition reflects the vision of the Doha Programme of Action, which regards youth and human capital as essential to development and graduation from LDC status.
Third LDC Future Forum
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.
Second LDC Future Forum
5-6 March 2024, Helsinki, Finland
The Second LDC Future Forum will explore how to harness innovation, digitalization and technology to fosterstructural transformation and sustainable development in LDCs. The panels will cover key sectors, including education, job creation, agro-processing and e-commerce.
First LDC Future Forum
5-7 October 2021, Helsinki, Finland
To tackle the unprecedented confluence of the COVID-19, climate, and economic crises, innovative thinking and new solutions based in research are desperately needed. With this in mind, the first ever LDC Future Forum was held online and in-person from 5-7 October 2021 in Helsinki, Finland.