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).
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19 May 2026
11 May 2026
New York, 11 May 2026 — 麻豆传媒 Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), in collaboration with key UN partners, successfully concluded the Global Workshop on Advancing Trade and Transport Connectivity for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)
27 January 2026
New York, 27 January 2026 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed 15 leading experts to the Independent Expert Advisory Panel for the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) for the 2026–2030 term.
04 December 2025
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26 September 2025
New York, 24 September 2025 - Qatar Fund for Development in partnership with the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS (UN-OHRLLS) signs two-track project agreements contributing a total of USD 21 Million towards building resilience in LDCs and enhancing a system of food stockholding to address food insecurity, targeting 44 least developed countrie
08 August 2025
Awaza, 8 August 2025 – The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concluded today in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with the adoption of the Awaza Political Declaration, and the formal endorsement of the Awaza Programme of Action (2024–2034)—a landmark framework to accelerate sustainable development and resilience for the world’
05 August 2025
Awaza, 5 August 2025 – The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) opened today in Awaza, Turkmenistan, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders under the theme "Driving Progress through Partnerships".
01 April 2025
New York, Lusaka – 1 April 2025 – The third edition of the LDC Future Forum opened today in Zambia, Lusaka bringing together policymakers, researchers, the private sector, and other stakeholders to chart a path toward sustainable development and resilience for the world’s most vulnerable nations.
07 February 2025
The government of Qatar, through Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has officially deposited the instrument of ratification for a landmark $10 million Contribution Agreement with the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS).