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.

"Let us harness our shared commitment to drive transformative change in the lives of the 570 million people living in the 32 LLDCs to ensure no one is left behind.”

Rabab Fatima, High Representative for the most vulnerable countries

H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima

High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, UN-OHRLLS

Latest Announcements

UN Conference in Turkmenistan Targets Breakthrough for 570 Million in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

UN Conference in Turkmenistan Targets Breakthrough for 600 Million in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

août 1, 2025

Key Impact Points: Landlocked but Not Left Behind Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) – home to over 600 million people – face some of the steepest trade and development challenges worldwide.

Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Opening and Plenary 1 (LLDC3)

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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).