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Making Graduation deliveries: UN-OHRLLS Turns UNPDF Support into Action for Sustainable Graduation
Cambodia’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in December 2029 will mark a significant development achievement. Making that progress last requires action now - to safeguard jobs, strengthen export competitiveness and finance the country’s next phase of development.
With support from the United Nations Peace and Development Fund (UNPDF), UN-OHRLLS is helping Cambodia strengthen its capacity to access and effectively use support measures and financing available beyond LDC status. The objective is clear: translate the priorities of Cambodia’s Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) into practical, financed and coordinated action.
Programmes of Action for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS
Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries
5-9 March 2023, Doha, Qatar
Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
5 - 8 August 2025, Awaza, Turkmenistan
4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States
27-30 May 2024, Antigua and Barbuda
Serving 92 vulnerable member states.
The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) supports groups of vulnerable countries in the United Nations system. The 44 Least Developed Countries, 32 Landlocked Developing Countries and 39 Small Island Developing States have their own special challenges.
Comprehensive High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action
22–24 March 2027, Doha, State of Qatar
Latest announcements, national and regional reviews, preparatory events and documents for the midterm review of the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries. See the announcements
DPoA MTR Journalism Fellowship
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
UN-OHRLLS invites journalists from the 44 Least Developed Countries to apply for a fully funded Fellowship to report from the High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action in Doha. Ten Fellows will receive travel, a daily allowance and briefings, and will publish three stories before, during and after the Review.
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Least Developed
Countries
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) represent the poorest and most vulnerable segment of the international community.
Landlocked Developing
Countries
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face challenges due to their remoteness, lack of territorial access to the sea and significant distance from world markets.
Small Island
Developing States
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are remote from world markets and suffer from climate change and fragile natural environments.
