Section on Countries in Special Situations in collaboration with the Subregional Office for North and Central Asia organized a virtual policy dialogue on “Financing a Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19 and Beyond in Asia-Pacific Countries in Special Situations” from 11:00hrs to 13:00hrs on 20 April 2022 with the aim of discussing the following:

1. The findings in the Countries with Special Needs Development Report 2022;
2. The financing challenges facing LLDCs in North and Central Asia and how the World Bank and AIFC (Astana International Finance Center), in line with their mandate, support these countries in the process of implementation and follow-up to the Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals
3. The measures taken by Governments and Central Banks of LLDCs in North and Central Asia to mitigate the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic and support inclusive development