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LDC Future Forum 2026 - Transforming LDCs by Empowering the Youth Population through Education, Innovation, and Inclusive Growth

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 9:00am to Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 8:00pm

19-21 May 2026 LDC Future Forum 2026 | Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

"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."

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Inclusive growth

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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ECOSOC Youth Forum side-event: Generation Connect - Youth Leading Digital Transformation in LDCs, ITU

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000

25 April 2023. Building on Generation Connect’s recent participation in the LDC5 Youth Forum and Youth Track in Qatar, this session aims to highlight role of young people at the forefront of SDG implementation and digital transformation in LDCs. Our objective is to foster intergenerational discussion on the following questions: How can we ensure meaningful connectivity for youth so that they can have real opportunities to lead and share our shared digital future? What does an enabling digital environment for youth in LDCs to thrive and prosper look like?

Recording: Generation Connect: Youth Leading Digital Transformation in LDCs [ECOSOC Youth Forum side event] - YouTube

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South-South cooperation: Empowering Young Women Scientists from LDCs

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, 08 March 2023 - 9:00am

8 March 2023

Summary

Investing in women and girls in science, technology and innovation (STI) in the LDCs is imperative. UN and countries can support this endeavor through South-South cooperation. In commemoration for the International Women's Day, UNOSSC and ICGEB are organizing an interactive dialogue among senior women representatives from the UN system and young female scientists from LDCs. A special documentary series featuring 5 young women scientists' journey will be premiered after the interactive dialogue.

Description

Speakers: • H.E. Dr. Agnes Mary Chimbiri-Molande, Permanent Representative of Malawi to the UN • Ms. Dima Al-Khatib, Director, UNOSSC • Mr. Lawrence Banks, DG, ICGEB • Ms. Najneen Rejwana, EMPOWER Fellow from Bangladesh • Ms. Laila Baker, Regional Director, UNFPA Arab States Regional Office • Moderator: Marianna Maculan, Chief, External Relations, ICGEB

Recording: South-South cooperation: Empowering Young Women Scientists from the LDCs | UN Web TV

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