almost 9 years ago // Smart Cities

ICTs have brought about many changes over the past two decades, transforming the lives of individuals and triggering a range of innovations, writes the U.N.'s Gyan Chandra Acharya in this guest column. But how have the world's poorest nations fared as the global community embraces new technologies?

over 9 years ago // Least Developed Countries

Five years into its implementation, the international community is meeting in Antalya, Turkey, to assess progress made so far toward sustainable development in LDCs and chart a way forward for the remaining five years. U.N. Undersecretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries Gyan Chandra Acharya offers a review and look ahead.

about 12 years ago // Development Buzz

Because of their capacity constraints, the least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing states face acute challenges of eradicating poverty, promoting inclusive growth and building resilience. An exclusive editorial by Ambassador Gyan Chandra Acharya.