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Newsletter - January 2023

Newsletter

January 2023

A message by Ms. Rabab Fatima, High-Representative

for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries,

and Small Island Developing States

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Photo credit: UN Photo/ Mark Garten

2022 was a turbulent year marked by new and overlapping crises of COVID-19, conflicts, and climate change. The LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS - some of the world¡¯s most vulnerable groups of countries - were hit the hardest. Their decades of development gains have been reversed. With so much at stake, it was both an opportunity and challenge for me to begin my work as the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.
The year ahead provides us an opportunity to turn the tide, especially to better support these countries in recovering the lost ground and remaining on course to achieve the 2030 Agenda. We are just weeks away from the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries. We look forward to utilizing this opportunity to build stronger partnerships with all stakeholders to deliver transformative change to the people that need it the most.

 

Together, we must provide those furthest behind with a chance to be first in line for development and prosperity. From LDC5, we will immediately move to the preparatory processes for the Third Landlocked and Fourth Small Islands conferences. These two conferences will take place in 2024. We must leverage these important moments to bring about new solutions to the distinct challenges facing these two groups of countries.

I thank all our partners for the unprecedented support that UN-OHRLLS has received since the start of my time in office. I look forward to building on these firm foundations. Over the next 12 months we will work even harder to deliver real change to the lives and livelihoods of the one billion people in the LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS.

You can register for LDC5!

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Attention! Registration is now open for LDC5, the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries.

The conference is open to:

  • Members of government delegations,
  • Intergovernmental organizations,
  • United Nations entities, funds, programmes and regional commissions,
  • Civil society, academic institutions and private sector,
  • Journalists and members of the media.

We invite you to register now and join the discussion on challenges and opportunities facing the world¡¯s LDCs. As a registered participant, you will have access to all conference proceedings, including plenary meetings, side events, and press conferences, as well as official documents and other resources.

We look forward to welcoming you to LDC5 in Doha!

Are you coming to LDC5? Here is what you need to know.

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The world¡¯s Least Developed Countries are in a race against time to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The remaining years need to usher in a new global partnership to ensure these 46 countries benefit from social, economic and environmental development.

At LDC5, various focused tracks will be highlighted, including the , , , , and .

We have gathered all logistical and organizational details in a dedicated web page and Information Note. There you will find everything from entry requirements and hotel arrangements to climate and security information.

Conference programme

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The LDC5 programme is now online. During the five-day conference, global leaders will come together to share new ideas and renew commitments to addressing the challenges facing Least Developed Countries (LDCs) through the Doha Programme of Action.

The conference will feature:

  • Roundtables discussing the multiple issues LDCs are facing in their race towards sustainable development,
  • 18 inter-governmental sessions,
  • Daily press briefings,
  • Up to 65 side-events by member states, the United Nations, partners and agencies,
  • Dedicated sessions for the private sector, young people, south-south cooperation, civil society and parliamentarians,
  • The commemoration of 50-years of LDC Category through music and a cultural celebration of the world's least developed countries,
  • Exhibitions, interactive spaces, and much more!

If you are not joining LDC5
but want to keep informed, read this

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If you are not attending LDC5 you will still be able to stay informed and engaged with the conference through a variety of different channels. We have made it a priority to provide access to everyone, including the press and media, and have set up several platforms to ensure that everyone can stay connected and informed.

All open meetings, including the opening plenary, side events, and press conferences, will be available to view live and on-demand through This platform allows anyone with an internet connection to tune in and watch the proceedings in real-time. Additionally, all the recordings of the conference will be made available after the event.

Participants are also encouraged to follow the many social media channels associated with the conference (see our social media channels at the end of the newsletter). Using the #LDC5 hashtag, you can stay up to date on the latest developments and get a sense of what others are talking about. During the conference, videos will be available on the This will provide a daily update on the happenings of the conference, including a summary of major events, statements, speeches, and more.

Official documents, including the conference outcome document, can also be downloaded from the as they become available. This will allow you to stay informed and engaged with the conference proceedings even after the event has ended.

Please help us spread the word!

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We are counting on your help to spread the word about this important event, and the challenges facing the Least Developed Countries.

We have created a digital tool kit to make it easy for you to share information about LDC5 with others. The tool kit includes social media graphics, images, and sample messages that you can use on your website, social media pages, and other channels.

By downloading and sharing these materials, you will be helping to raise awareness about the conference and the important issues it addresses. You will also be encouraging others to get involved and make a difference in their own way.

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