After the conclusion of the Fifth Conference on the Least Developed Countries in the World, which Qatar recently hosted, the United Nations affirmed that "Doha work programme" It is a plan for recovery, regeneration and resilience for least developed countries.
She said on her website under the title "World leaders support an agenda for recovery, regeneration and resilience in the least developed countries"The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, which was held in Qatar from 5 to 9 March, concluded its work by adopting concrete measures to implement the Doha Work Programme, which aims to renew and strengthen commitments between the least developed countries and their development partners – which represents a turning point. the most weak countries in the world.
She referred to the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration at the Qatar National Convention Center, where the conference has been held since March 5, adding: “Marking the start of a new era of solidarity and enormous social and economic benefits for least developed countries, today’s agreement comes nearly one year after the adoption of the Doha Work Program during The first part of the conference, on March 17, 2022 in New York.
The Declaration identifies measures to promote transformation and unleash the potential of LDCs, including the development of a buffer system or alternative means, ranging from cash transfers to comprehensive measures to mitigate multi-stakes crises and build resilience in LDCs.
She noted the statement of the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, during which she clarified that the five main achievements of the Doha Work Program are: the establishment of an online university, a package to support graduation from the list of least developed countries, a solution related to food-related holdings, a center for investment support, and a mechanism Building resilience and mitigating crises, saying that these achievements "It will answer the major challenges facing LDCs, and pave the way for a more prosperous and equitable future".
The most prominent figures at the United Nations conference in Doha:
The United Nations highlighted the most prominent figures witnessed by the Fifth Conference on the Least Developed Countries in Doha, which came under the slogan "From potential to prosperity"which aims to drive transformational change to create a positive impact on the 1.2 billion people who live in these 46 countries.
The conference was attended by about 9,000 participants, including 46 heads of state and government and about 200 ministers and deputy ministers, who called for urgent support from developed countries to advance social, economic and environmental development in the least developed countries.
Qatar announced a $60 million financial package: $10 million to support the implementation of the Doha Action Plan, and $50 million to help build resilience in least developed countries.
- Germany has allocated new funding of 200 million euros in 2023 to finance the least developed countries.
Canada announced $59 million to provide vitamin supplements in 15 least developed countries and preserve the ecosystem in Burkina Faso.
- The European Union Commission announced cooperation agreements promoting sustainable investments in Africa, totaling more than 130 million euros.
Finland announced an annual event themed as the United Nations Forum for the Future of the Least Developed Countries in Helsinki, with the Office of the United Nations High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, to ensure that the latest ideas and research are in place for progress in the most vulnerable countries. .
- The Green Climate Fund announced a new $80 million equity grant project to provide green guarantees for businesses in least developed countries and reduce the cost of capital.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced a new €10 million Tourism for Development Fund for Least Developed Countries, supported by the TUI Care Foundation, which will invest to support sustainable tourism in LDCs as a key driver of development by 2030.
The Government of Kazakhstan has pledged $50,000 to continue its work in support of the most vulnerable member states of the United Nations.
