Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
Awaza, Turkmenistan
Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
Driving Progress through partnerships
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential.
The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future.
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Investing in the future: Addressing economic and social challenges in LLDCs – Amir Dossal
By Amir Dossal, Chairman of SDG News and President & CEO of the Global Partnerships Forum Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) are some of those ‘least discovered’ among investors. These new
UN Summit Aims to Transform Landlocked Nations into Global Trade Links
From Landlocked to Landlinked For the world’s 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), lack of direct sea access drives up transport costs, slows deliveries, and limits competitiveness. Climate change is adding
Landlocked Nations Form Climate Alliance at UN Summit to Address Rising Risks
Key Impact Points: New Bloc for a Common Cause At the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in Awaza, Turkmenistan, delegates agreed to form a new climate negotiating
Unlocking Growth: How Private Sector Partnerships Can Drive Prosperity for LLDCs – Sanda Ojiambo
By Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director, UN Global Compact Landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) face unique economic challenges due to their geographic isolation. With no direct access to seaports, LLDCs
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Thought Leaders
This collection of think pieces was compiled by the United Nations Office of the High Representative
for the Least Developed Countries,
Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing
States (UN‑OHRLLS).
DOREEN BOGDAN-MARTIN
ITU Secretary-Genera
GERD MÜLLER
UNIDO Director General
PAMELA COKE‑HAMILTON
ITC Executive Director
SANDRA OJIAMBO
CEO and Executive Director, of the UN Global Compact
AMIR DOSSAL
President and CEO of the Global Partnerships Forum
