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STRATEGIC PLANNING

Least Developed Countries

Least Developed Countries

    The United Nations recognizes the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as the “poorest and weakest segment” of the international community. They are considered highly disadvantaged in their development process and risk, more than other countries, not being able to rise out of poverty. This is why is the LDCs must receive targeted support from the international community.

    UNESCO is committed to providing targeted assistance to the LDCs in all of its spheres of competence, as reflected in its Medium-Term Strategy for 2008-2013 (34 C/4). The Organization is guided by the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2011-2020, adopted by the Fourth United Nations Conference on the LDCs (Istanbul 2011).

    Specific targeted action for the LDCs is defined in the consecutive biennial programme and budget documents covering this six-year period.

    Targeted action for the LDCs during the 2010-2011 programme cycle focuses on:

    • Promoting quality education for all, particularly through capacity development, so as to prepare young people for the world of work and to promote economic growth, foster civic participation, personal development and empower women;
    • Providing policy advice and capacity-building in Science, Technology and Innovation for sustainable development and poverty reduction;
    • Promoting the sustainable management of freshwater, ocean and terrestrial resources, including renewable sources of energy, as well as disaster preparedness and mitigation;
    • Promoting mitigation and adaptation to climate change, notably through enhanced education and public awareness;
    • Promoting culture as a powerful engine for economic growth to generate income and stimulate employment;
    • Developing free, pluralistic and independent media, training journalists and media professionals and fostering ICT applications for enhancing quality and impact of teaching and learning processes.


    There are currently 48 Least Developed Countries, as classified by the United Nations.

    To find our more about what UNESCO is doing to assist the least development countries in achieving their development objectives, click here.

     

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    2010 UNESCO contribution to the Report of the UN Secretary General on the Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001-2010
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    2009 Report of the Secretary-General on the Implementation of the Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries
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    2009 UNESCO contribution to the Report of the UN Secretary General on the achievement of the education-related goals in the Brussels Programme of Action
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    2009 UNESCO Contribution to the Report on the "Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001-2010
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    United Nations Development Group background note on the UN System Action Plan for the further implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries during the period 2007-2010
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    2008 Report by the UN Secretary-General on the Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Decade 2001 - 2010
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    Side Event with Ministers of Education from Least Developed Countries
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    DocumentsUNITED NATIONS SYSTEM ACTION PLAN for the further implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries Least Developed Countries during the period 2007 - 2010
     
    Documents2007 Report of the UN Secretary General on the Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001-2010
     
    DocumentsUNESCO’s contribution to the UN Secretary General’s 2007 Report on achieving the education-related goals
     
    Documents2006 Report of the UN Secretary General on the Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001-2010
     
    DocumentsUNESCO’s contribution to the UN Secretary General’s 2007 Report on achieving MDGs 7 and 8
     
    Documents2006 Report of the Secretary-General on the Midterm comprehensive global review of the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001-2010
     
    DocumentsReport on UNESCO’s Special Event “Promoting Education for All (EFA) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs),” organized as a contribution to the with the Mid-term comprehensive global review if the LDCs
     
    DocumentsUNESCO’s Contribution to the 2006 mid-term review of the LDCs
     
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