10/07/2026
Today, UN-OHRLLS presented seven reports of the UN Secretary-General to the Second Committee of the General Assembly under the agenda item on groups of countries in special situations.
The first report shows how the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) is driving sustainable development in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), from graduation support and resilience-building to food security, digital connectivity and trade diversification. It also makes clear that progress must be accelerated and backed by adequate, predictable and sustained financing.
Two related reports highlight practical tools for DPoA implementation: a proposed Food Stockholding Mechanism to strengthen LDC preparedness and response to food emergencies, and the UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries, which is helping countries identify and deploy technology solutions while building capabilities in areas such as digital transformation, cybersecurity and AI for climate-smart agriculture.
For Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), four reports focused on implementing the Awaza Programme of Action (APoA), while calling for faster action on connectivity, infrastructure, trade, food security, climate resilience and productive capacities. They also examined the feasibility of the suggested Regional Agricultural Research Hubs and a dedicated Infrastructure Investment Finance Facility, while identifying the institutional support needed across the UN system to deliver results for LLDCs.
The seventh report underscores that realizing the ambitions of the Awaza Programme will require a stronger UN-OHRLLS, more coherent UN system-wide support, expanded partnerships and adequate, predictable and sustained resources.
Together, these reports make a strong case for continued investment in the people and countries that need it most. With stronger partnerships and sustained action, we can ensure that no country and no person is left behind.
➡️ Read them here: https://www.un.org/ohrlls/content/official-documents-0
