Just Transitions: Support for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS (Session 8 at 2022 ECOSOC Operational Activities Segment)

The session will discuss how the UN development system is coming together to provide tailored advice and support to countries in special situations for achieving the SDGs through a sustainable recovery from COVID-19. Panellists will discuss what new generation of international support measures are required to enable Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) to embark on resilient and inclusive sustainable development paths and recover better from the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Special attention will be given to supporting LDCs in response to the outcome of the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC 5), and to system-wide support to LLDCs. Panellists will also take stock of support provided by the UN development system to SIDS to help them overcome the impacts of the crisis and achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Guiding Questions ▪ How is the UN development system working together to help Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States address their structural impediments to sustainable development and recover better from the COVID-19 pandemic? ▪ How are UN development system entities mainstreaming the special needs and priorities of Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States into their strategic plans and annual work programmes? ▪ How has the support provided by Multi-Country Offices (MCOs) changed over the last year? What are the obstacles to the full roll out of MCOs and how can they be overcome? ▪ How can the UN development system best support LDCs in implementing the outcome of the LDC 5 conference?

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