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Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2025: Harnessing a new generation of programmes of action for sustainable development ambition (UN-ESCAP)

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

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UN-ESCAP

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The first chapter in this report reflects on the progress made in poverty reduction and economic growth under the previous Istanbul Programme of Action, while drawing lessons related to sustainable graduation, tailored international support and setting measurable targets. The chapter then discusses the Doha Programme of Action for LDCs, noting the emphasis on resilience, digital transformation, and climate resilience. The chapter suggests that Asia-Pacific LDCs could prioritize strengthening social protection systems, accelerating digitalization efforts, enhancing institutional and governance frameworks, and ensuring smooth transition for graduating LDCs.

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ESCAP

UNESCAP

Asia-Pacific

Doha Programme of Action

Social protection

WSSD2

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Tuesday, 01 April 2025

UN-ESCAP

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2025

A Guide to Least Developed Country Graduation (OHRLLS, December 2024)

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

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UN-OHRLLS

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This guide provides a succinct but comprehensive overview of the graduation process for LDCs, including graduation criteria and preparatory steps. It also provides information on sources of support.

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Graduation

Doha Programme of Action

UN-OHRLLS

DPoA

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Thursday, 06 March 2025

UN-OHRLLS

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LDC graduation and smooth transition

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2025

The Least Developed Countries Report 2024: leveraging carbon markets for development

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:30:00 +0000

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UNCTAD

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"As the world confronts intertwined climate and finance crises while seeking to advance on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), carbon markets are increasingly seen as key drivers of climate ambition and capital flow. They enable countries to trade carbon credits – permits to offset a specific amount of emissions – allowing sellers to earn revenue and contribute to climate action. The least developed countries (LDCs) are already engaged in carbon markets and among the early movers in emerging trading mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The Least Developed Countries Report 2024 examines how these markets could bridge gaps between economic growth and climate action in LDCs and mobilize capital for sustainable development. It makes clear that while carbon markets offer promise, they are not a substitute for official development assistance or climate finance. Instead, they serve as one of many tools to support LDCs’ green structural transformations and global emissions goals. Using data-driven analysis and case studies, the report provides a roadmap for LDCs and their development partners to unlock the potential of carbon markets for sustainable growth."

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Climate change

UNCTAD

Publication Date:

Monday, 04 November 2024

UNCTAD

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LDC Progress reports/Flagship reports

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UN and WTO reports and publications

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2024

Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in the Least Developed Countries 2024 (OHRLLS, UNDRR, Early Warning for All)

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

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United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) and United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

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This report has been prepared in response to a request in the Doha Programme of Action for the LDC for the Decade 2022-2031 to prepare a comprehensive study on multi-hazard early warning systems in the least developed countries (LDCs), including the existing arrangements, lessons learned and identified gaps. The report builds on the work and analysis carried out in the 2023 Report on the Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS), launched at COP28, and follows the same broad methodology.

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UN-OHRLLS

UNDRR

Disaster risk reduction

MHEWS

Early warning

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Thursday, 26 September 2024

United Nations

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2024

UNCTAD's World of Debt: Least Developed Countries (2024)

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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UNCTAD

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Least Developed Countries (2024) chapter in UNCTAD's "A world of debt" Report 2024 - A growing burden to global prosperity. For the LDC chapter, go to "Regional stories", then "Special Groups".

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UNCTAD

Debt

Publication Date:

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

UNCTAD

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Finance, debt, macroeconomics

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UN and WTO reports and publications

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2024

UNCDF Annual Report 2023 (launched July 2024)

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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UNCDF

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Report on UNCDF activities, results and future strategy.

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UNDCF

Finance

Blended finance

De-risking

Investment

Publication Date:

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

UNCDF

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Finance, debt, macroeconomics

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2024

Handbook on the LDC Category: Inclusion, Graduation and Special Support Measures - 2024 edition

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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Committee for Development Policy (CDP) Secretariat

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The Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category (5th edition, 2024) contains comprehensive and authoritative information on criteria defining the category, graduation procedures, and international support measures for LDCs. This revised edition reflects recent developments in the LDC category, including refinements to the LDC criteria and the progress of several countries towards graduation from the category. Moreover, it contains updated information on international support measures, including on “smooth transition” provisions for countries graduating from the LDC category The Handbook, prepared by the Committee for Development Policy (CDP) and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), is intended for government officials, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders interested in the LDC category. Disponible également en français.

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Committee for Development Policy (CDP)

LDCs

International support measures for LDCs

Graduation

Smooth transition

Publication Date:

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Committee for Development Policy (CDP) Secretariat

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2024

Leveraging Digitalization for Productivity and Decent Employment: Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Report 2024

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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UNESCAP

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In the evolving landscape of automation and digitalization, the traditional path of labour-intensive industrialization is becoming less viable for countries in special situations in Asia and the Pacific. The shift towards technology-driven processes is decreasing manual labour reliance, while boosting the tradability of services across borders. Although a substantial portion of the workforce in these countries continues to engage in low-productivity agriculture and informal services, digitalization offers a unique opportunity for leapfrogging because of the lower capital requirements and efficiency gains in business operations and public service delivery. However, realizing these benefits necessitates adequate infrastructure, adaptive capabilities and supportive policies. This report examines the transformative role of digitalization and automation in enhancing the productive capacities of these countries. It zeroes in on the services sector and the digitalization of agricultural and industrial activities, which has the potential to enhance productivity and job creation. However, it also cautions against potential risks, including job displacement and cybersecurity threats. To navigate these challenges, the report includes policy options for enhanced connectivity and infrastructure, education and training tailored to the digital economy, and regional cooperation to foster a conducive environment for digital trade and investment.

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ESCAP

Asia

Asia-Pacific

Digitalization

Publication Date:

Monday, 01 April 2024

UNESCAP

Document Topic/Theme:

LDC Progress reports/Flagship reports

Productive capacity, structural transformation, technology, innovation

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2024

The Least Developed Countries in Facts and Figures (UN-OHRLLS)

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

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UN-OHRLLS

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Reviews progress on the implementation of the key focus areas of the Doha Programme of Action.

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UN-OHRLLS

Doha Programme of Action

DPoA

Publication Date:

Thursday, 29 February 2024

UN-OHRLLS

Document Topic/Theme:

LDC data, criteria, CDP triennial reviews and procedures

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UN and WTO reports and publications

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2024

Roadmap for the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries (UN-OHRLLS)

MTAVARES1 — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

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UN-OHRLLS

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"The Roadmap identifies specific actions to be taken by governments of LDCs, development partners, the United Nations system, and other stakeholders, including the private sector to achieve the DPoA targets that are critical to implement the 2030 Agenda in the 45 LDCs and bring about transformative changes in the lives of more than 1 billion people living in these countries . It also includes milestones for the mid-term (2025) and the period leading up to 2031 to enable effective monitoring of the Programme’s implementation. and to promote shared responsibility across LDCs, the UN system, development partners, and other stakeholders. This will be a living document and be reviewed and updated at the mid-term review of the DPoA in 2025."

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DPoA

Doha Programme of Action

UN-OHRLLS

Publication Date:

Friday, 23 February 2024

UN-OHRLLS

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Development cooperation and multilateralism

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2024