Fourth United Nations Forum on the Future of the Least Developed Countries

May 19, 2026 > May 21, 2026, Helsinki

Matthieu Boussichas, Programme Manager at Ferdi, is travelling to Helsinki for the Forum on the Future of LDCs, taking place from 19 to 21 May.

Matthieu Boussichas will take part in discussions on the development prospects of Least Developed Countries in the context of today’s major global challenges. On Thursday 21 May, he will speak during a late-morning session dedicated to monitoring the implementation of the 2021 Doha Programme of Action for LDCs, sharing insights on progress made, current priorities and the challenges related to its effective implementation.

12:00 – 12:45 Monitoring DPOA Implementation for the Midterm Review: tracking Progress, partnerships and policy pathways for transformation

This session focuses on the upcoming High-level Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action, taking place in Doha, Qatar in March 2027. The discussion will focus on monitoring progress on the DPOA implementation, on data for tracking progress on structural transformation, Vulnerability assessments, and policies and partnerships for productive transformation.

Speakers

Moderator: Mr. Lars Becker, Sustainable Development and Climate / Senior Adviser, Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA) New York

Panelists:
Mr. Abdul Alim, LDC Team Lead, UN-OHRLLS
Ms. Idmane Moussa Ali, Special Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Economy and Finance of Djibouti
Ms. Tiina Satuli, First Counsellor, Deputy Head of Sustainable Development and Partnerships, Delegation of the European Union to the UN
Mr. Matthieu Boussichas, Program Manager, Ferdi
Ms. Miniva Chibuye, Head - LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS, ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau

Partners

  • FERDI - Fondation pour les Études et recherches sur le développement international