UN General Assembly
2021

We should, therefore, during the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, agree on the next Programme of Action that calls for a more enhanced, renewed and strengthened global partnership to support graduation and smooth transition of LDCs as agreed upon at major UN Conferences and Summits. In our view, this Programme should contain robust means of implementation to support the LDCs inadequately addressing the existing structural constraints, particularly limited productive capacities, inadequate funding, high debt level, commodity price volatility, as well as emerging challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss and disasters. In addition, the Programme should contain a robust follow-up and monitoring framework at all levels to track its timely and full implementation. Mr. President,