NEW YORK 12 October 2020 – The Istanbul Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) set an ambitious goal to see half of the LDCs graduate from the category during its period of implementation of 2011-2020. Though that target has not been met, progress made by several LDCs has led to a record number meeting the graduation criteria.
Excellencies,
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
It is my privilege to introduce two reports to you.
They are the Secretary-General’s 2020 Reports on:
NEW YORK 8 October 2020 – The global response to COVID-19 has been estimated at US$20 trillion and growing. Meanwhile, a mere US$8.5 billion has been spent by international partners to support the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Good Practices, Success Stories, Lessons Learned and Current Challenges in Combating Poverty and Inequalities
The Social Forum is an annual meeting convened by the Human Rights Council. It is defined as a unique space for open and interactive dialogue between civil society actors, representatives of Member States, and intergovernmental organizations, on a theme chosen by the Council each year.
On 8 October, the Second Committee took up Item 23: Groups of countries in special situations:
Excellencies,
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Greetings.
It is an honour to join you.
The topic of your meeting lies at the heart of the lives and futures of the people in the 91 countries OHRLLS advocates for.
Excellencies,
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
I thank the co-organizers for your invitation to address this important meeting.
Excellencies,
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
I thank Climate Analytics for the opportunity to share a few thoughts with you on the occasion of this timely and important event.
Excellencies,
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to be here with you and participate in this important discussion on catalyzing finance and investment for the achievement of SDG 7.
