The annual meeting of National Focal Points (NFPs) of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) will be held in Lusaka, Zambia, on 31 March 2025. This year’s agenda will center on the application of the Guidelines on Mainstreaming and Monitoring the DPoA, updates on national progress and challenges in the implementation of the DPoA, and the preparation of national reports for the upcoming high-level midterm review of the DPoA. Additionally, discussions will review the evaluation of UN-OHRLLS support to the NFP network with an aim to provide structured support and targeted assistance for LDCs NFPs. This year’s meeting precedes the Third LDC Future Forum, which will provide NFPs with a valuable opportunity to engage in deliberations on innovative solutions that strengthen the resilience of LDCs.

Documents

• Provisional Programme (EnglishPDF ｜ FrenchPDF)

Statements

• Opening statement by Ms. Rabab Fatima, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative, UN-OHRLLS
• Opening remarks by the Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of ZambiaPDF
• Remarks by Ms. I??l Cemali Do?an, Deputy Director General for International Economic Policies and Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of TürkiyePDF
• Closing statement by Ms. Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen, Permanent Secretary- International Cooperation, Minister of Foreign Affairs of ZambiaPDF
• Closing remarks by Mr. Roland Mollerus, Director of UNOHRLLSPDF

Presentations

• Presentation by BangladeshPower Point document
• Presentation by Burkina FasoWord document
• Presentation by Cambodia (Session 1: Cambodian experiences in applying the guidelines for mainstreaming and monitoring the implementation of the DPoA)PDF
• Presentation by Cambodia (Session 2: Cambodian experiences in implementing the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries)PDF
• Presentation by UN-OHRLLSPower Point document
• Presentation by MalawiPower Point document
• Presentation by EritreanWord document
• Presentation on the Independent Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Office’s Support for the Network of the National Focal Points of the Least Developed CountriesPower Point document
• Presentation by GambiaPower Point document
• Presentation on the Guidelines for Preparing National Reports for the Mid-term Review of the Doha Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries (2022-2031)Power Point document
• Presentation by GuineaPower Point document
• Presentation by KiribatiPower Point document
• Presentation by LesothoPower Point document
• Presentation by Burkina FasoPower Point document
• United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaPower Point document
• Presentation by Sierra LeonePower Point document
• Presentation by UN Technology BankPDF
• Presentation by ZambiaPower Point document