UN Doha Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries reaches midpoint

The 10-year United Nations Doha Programme of Action, launched in 2022, aims to integrate least developed countries (LDCs) more fully into global trade by 2031. The initiative has now reached its halfway point. While the international community has reported steady progress, persistent geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions continue to create significant headwinds for the participating nations. Currently, many LDC exports benefit from duty-free access to destination markets through simplified rules of origin. These measures are designed to help these economies become active participants in the global trade system over the next few years.