This diagnostic study was prepared as part of the project titled “Strengthening the capacity of LDCs to formulate policies on trade diversification for resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of the Doha Programme of Action through South-South cooperation and multi-stakeholder partnerships”.
Publications
30 April 2025
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among the world's smallest and most isolated countries, facing unique social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities and constraints. Their small size and undiversified economic structures, often concentrated on tourism and commodity exports, exposes them to external economic shocks and the effects of climate change.
05 March 2025
31 December 2024
UN-OHRLLS planned the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Office’s support to the network of the National Focal Points of the least developed countries in the proposed programme budget for 2024 .
12 August 2024
The Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the decade 2022-2031 (DPOA) adopted in March 2022, has placed high priority on addressing climate change and building resilience by including this among its six priority areas.
03 July 2024
The examination of tourism's impact on SIDS reveals a complex interplay between economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability. While tourism has undeniably contributed to economic development in many SIDS, its benefits have not been distributed equitably among citizens and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
30 May 2024
OHRLLS has recently launched a paper titled "Review of South-South Cooperation in the implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries in the Decade 2014-2024".
20 February 2024
The Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) prepared?this comprehensive roadmap for the accelerated implementation of the Doha Programme of Action?PDF(DPoA) for the Least Developed
01 December 2023
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are some of the most vulnerable economies in the world. The United Nations (UN) recognises 39 sovereign states and 18 dependent territories that are classified as SIDS.