BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad6b89f71d7e DTSTART:20261129T083000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20261129T093000Z LOCATION:Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia SUMMARY:Global Supply Chain Forum 2026 ministerial roundtable: From disrupt ion to transformation – building resilient\, sustainable and inclusive s upply chains CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Global and regional supply chains face increasingly frequent an d complex disruptions driven\, among others\, by geopolitical tensions\, e volving trade policies\, and climate-related extreme weather events. These disruptions continue to expose structural vulnerabilities in global trade and logistics systems. The impact is particularly severe for the most vu lnerable countries such as least developed countries (LDCs)\, landlocked d eveloping countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS)\, wh ere high dependency on external markets\, limited infrastructure and geogr aphic constraints exacerbate effects and costs. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are among the most notable recent incidents\, with some LDC 9\;s and SIDS experiencing increases in their oil import bills exceeding 0 .5% of GDP. Strengthening supply chain resilience is critical for sustaina ble development and to ensure that transitions towards low-carbon systems\ , digitalization and more robust trade networks are implemented in a way t hat is both equitable and inclusive.Discussions at this roundtable will bu ild on the dialogue and outcome of the 1st Global Supply Chain Forum (Brid getown\, 2024) as well as the Ministerial Round Table at UNCTAD 16 (Geneva \, 2025)\, highlighting key issues and thematic priorities relevant to dev eloping countries\, including LDCs\, LLDCs and SIDS\, and provide an oppor tunity for Ministers to share their countries’ valuable experiences and perspectives.Questions for discussionWhat are the main challenges and vuln erabilities that developing countries\, LDCs\, LLDCs and SIDS are facing f rom supply chain disruptions\, and how can lessons learned from previous d isruptions enhance preparedness and resilience to future shocks?What tangi ble strategies and policy priorities can best strengthen the resilience\, sustainability and inclusivity of supply chains in countries most vulnerab le to disruptions and their impacts?How can organizations and already exis ting mechanisms assist in the strengthening and promotion of supply chain resilience\, ensuring sustainability and inclusivity?What concrete advice will your country bring to this Forum to strengthen supply chains globally ?ProgrammeOpening remarks: Secretary-General of UNCTADFollowed by Panel 1 and Panel 2\, with the participation of ministers.Moderator: To be determi nedFormat: Davos-style<\;p>\;Global and regional supply chains face in creasingly frequent and complex disruptions driven\, among others\, by geo political tensions\, evolving trade policies\, and climate-related extreme weather events. These disruptions continue to expose structural vulnerabi lities in global trade and logistics systems.&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;<\; p>\;The impact is particularly severe for the most vulnerable countries such as least developed countries (LDCs)\, landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS)\, where high dependency on external markets\, limited infrastructure and geographic constraints e xacerbate effects and costs.&\;nbsp\;<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are among the most notable recent incidents\, wit h some LDC'\;s and SIDS experiencing increases in their oil import bil ls exceeding 0.5% of GDP. Strengthening supply chain resilience is critica l for sustainable development and to ensure that transitions towards low-c arbon systems\, digitalization and more robust trade networks are implemen ted in a way that is both equitable and inclusive.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;D iscussions at this roundtable will build on the dialogue and outcome of th e 1st Global Supply Chain Forum (Bridgetown\, 2024) as well as the Ministe rial Round Table at UNCTAD 16 (Geneva\, 2025)\, highlighting key issues an d thematic priorities relevant to developing countries\, including LDCs\, LLDCs and SIDS\, and provide an opportunity for Ministers to share their c ountries’ valuable experiences and perspectives.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\; Questions for discussion<\;/h4>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id ="\;e7e7d0a2e52b38bd0f0b644bedd8ff29a\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nh ttps://unctad.org/meeting/global-supply-chain-forum-2026-ministerial-round table-disruption-transformation-building DTSTAMP:20261020T004103Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR