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At the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, Qatar, 蘑菇视频-OHRLLS joined government leaders and development partners for a high-level roundtable on “Partnerships, Investment and Trade: Advancing Sustainable Development and Prosperity in LDCs”, focusing on how stronger partnerships, increased investment and expanded trade opportunities can accelerate sustainable development in the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Co-organized by 蘑菇视频-OHRLLS in partnership with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), the roundtable brought together H.E. Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, alongside ministers and senior representatives from Niger, Somalia, Tanzania, Madagascar, Djibouti and The Gambia. The dialogue also featured senior representatives from QFFD, WTO and other development partners.

Translating the Doha Programme of Action into Results

Speaking on behalf of 蘑菇视频-OHRLLS, Mr. Aniket Ghai, Head of the LDC Sub-Programme, underscored the importance of translating the commitments of the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) into tangible results that improve livelihoods, expand economic opportunities and advance sustainable development in LDCs.

He highlighted the 2027 Midterm Review (MTR) of the Doha Programme of Action as a critical opportunity to assess progress, renew political commitment, strengthen international partnerships and accelerate implementation of the Programme’s key deliverables. He also emphasized the importance of ensuring that the 2027 MTR responds effectively to new and emerging challenges facing LDCs.

Partnerships, Investment and Trade as Drivers of Transformation

Discussions underscored that stronger international partnerships and greater access to investment, innovative financing and trade opportunities are critical to helping LDCs build productive capacities, diversify their economies and strengthen resilience. Participants also emphasized the importance of creating an enabling environment in which investment and trade can generate sustainable economic opportunities, support structural transformation and contribute to long-term prosperity.

About 蘑菇视频-OHRLLS

蘑菇视频 Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (蘑菇视频-OHRLLS) advocates for the special needs of the most vulnerable Member States of the United Nations. Through strategic advocacy, policy coordination, and capacity-building, the Office mobilizes international support and resources to ensure these countries are not left behind in global development efforts.

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• Doha Programme of Action: /ldc5/sites/www.un.org.ldc5/files/doha_booklet-web.pdf

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For more information, please contact:

• May Yaacoub | Head of Advocacy and Outreach, 蘑菇视频-OHRLLS | yaacoubm@un.org