The division seeks to progressively and beneficially integrate Africa, the least developed countries and other groups of countries in special situations (landlocked developing countries, small island developing States and other structurally weak, vulnerable and small economies) into the global economy through the development of national policies and international support measures to build productive capacities for economic development and poverty reduction.
Alignment with the SDGs
- Goal 1: End poverty in all its form s everywhere.
- Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
- Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
- Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries), Goal 14 (conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
- Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.