Statement by Dr. Arjun Karki, International Co-ordinator of LDC Watch at the LDC Ambassadorial Meetings in United Nations Headquarters
New York, 12 September 2011

I am honored and pleased to make this statement on behalf of the LDC Watch and Civil Society Organisations involved in the monitoring and implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action.

1.ISTANBUL PROGRAME OF ACTION (IPoA)

We recognize and appreciate the strong efforts of LDC governments, UN OHRLLS and the Turkish government as the host of UN LDC IV to develop tangible/substantial commitments in the Istanbul Programme of Action.