International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of LLDCs

Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan and Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Conference and UN Under-Secretary-General for OHRLLS will brief journalists on key outcomes of the Conference. Speakers: Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan (tbc) Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Conference and UN Under-Secretary-General for OHRLLS Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the closing Press Conference of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)! Conferences

The  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website  opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Closing Session/Adoption of the new Programme of Action and Political Declaration 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. Watch the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Closing Session (LLDC3)!

  The briefing will focus on the Technology Bank's ongoing initiatives to support STI ecosystems in Least Developed Countries, particularly in the context of digital transformation, knowledge sharing, and inclusive innovation. Key topics include capacity-building for research institutions, facilitation of technology transfer, and partnerships aimed at bridging the digital divide. Speakers: Deodat Maharaj, Managing Director, United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Press Conference: United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (LLDC3) Conferences

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Closing Session/Adoption of the new Programme of Action and Political Declaration 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. Watch the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Closing Session (LLDC3)! Conferences

This session will discuss the financing gaps that hinder the sustainable development of LLDCs. Domestic resource mobilization will be emphasized as crucial for development, but LLDCs will continue to rely heavily on external financing, such as Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The round table will stress the need for innovative financing mechanisms and international partnerships to meet infrastructure and development needs. The role of remittances and debt sustainability will also be examined, highlighting the necessity of creating favorable conditions for investment and debt relief. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website and  Concept note .   Round Table 5: Provision and mobilization of resources, and strengthened global partnerships for sustainable development in landlocked developing countries (LLDC3) Conferences

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) works to advance universal and meaningful connectivity and digital transformation in all LLDCs to ensure that no one is left behind in today's digital era. During this briefing Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau, will present ITU's work to assist LLDCs in leveraging the benefits of connectivity and digital technologies. Speakers: Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the press Conference: International Telecommunication Union (LLDC3)! Conferences

The objective of the press briefing is to share a positioning paper from Africa. The paper's objective is to revisit the transformative pathways available to today's African LLDCs by focusing on emerging opportunities driven by enhanced connectivity, deeper trade and regional integration, innovation and resilience. By highlighting practical examples, the paper advances a clear narrative and roadmap for "African Land-Linked Developing Economies (LLDEs)"- a group of dynamic and land-linked economies positioned as central contributors to Africa's prosperity and sustainable development, with active roles in global arena. Speaker: Dr. Samuel Doe, Resident Representative, UNDP Ethiopia Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the press Conference by UNDP: From Landlocked to Land-Linked – Unlocking Africa's Economic Potential (LLDC3)! Conferences

United Nations Resident Coordinators Event with National Focal Points from Landlocked Developing Countries. 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. Watch the UN Resident Coordinators Event with LLDC NFPs (LLDC3)! Conferences

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Plenary Session, General Debate 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. Watch the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Plenary 5 (LLDC3)! Live Conferences

The discussion will focus on the infrastructural challenges LLDCs encounter, such as limited access to seaports, inadequate road and rail networks, and poor digital connectivity. Transport corridors and multimodal transport systems will be seen as essential for improving trade and reducing costs. Digital infrastructure and energy connectivity will also be key themes, with emphasis on addressing the digital divide and ensuring access to affordable and sustainable energy. Regional cooperation and international partnerships will be noted as crucial to overcoming these infrastructural barriers. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website  and  Concept note . Watch the Round Table 4: Building sustainable infrastructure, strengthening connectivity, and promoting unfettered transit systems for landlocked developing countries (LLDC3)! Live Conferences

Landlocked developing countries face severe climate impacts—deforestation, water scarcity, land degradation & extreme weather. Join us at tHE LLDC3 to discuss the critical need for greater investment in tech, disaster response & climate funding — UN DESA 

The United Nations Secretary-General Guterres calls for action in the fields of: Economic Diversification and Digital Transformation :  Invest in value-added industries, local innovation, and inclusive growth Bridge the digital divide to unlock AI, e-commerce, and smart logistics Trade, Transit and Regional  Connectivity :  Upgrade infrastructure and simplify cross-border procedures Integrate LLDCs into global value chains and reform trade systems Climate Action and Resilience :  Double adaptation finance and build climate-resilient infrastructure Support LLDCs in green transitions with technology and partnerships Financing and Partnerships :  Reform global financial systems to ensure fair, accessible funding Scale concessional finance and unlock climate investment at speed Geography shouldn’t define destiny. Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country in Central Asia. It shares borders with China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and has no direct access to the s...

Breaking down barriers and restoring fairness in global development should be the goal of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, Secretary-General António Guterres said at its opening in Awaza, Turkmenistan, on Tuesday. Urging global leaders to rethink development for landlocked nations , the UN chief declared: “ We gather today to reaffirm a fundamental truth: geography should never define destiny . ” According to the UN Development Programme, of the 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) worldwide, 16 are in Africa, 10 in Asia, four in Europe, and two in Latin America. Together, they are home to over 500 million people.

The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Guterres outlined the “ daunting challenges ” LLDCs continue to face – steep barriers to trade, high transport costs, and limited access to global markets. He warned that the debt burden of these countries has reached “ dangerous and unsustainable levels. ” Although LLDCs account for seven per cent of the world’s population, they represent just over one percent of global economic output and trade. “ This is a stark example of deep inequalities that perpetuate marginalization, ” said the Secretary-General, attributing this to “ an unfair global economic and financial architecture that does not reflect the realities of today’s interconnected world” , as well as to the legacy of colonialism.

  The task before the conference, known as LLDC3 and running in Awaza through Friday, is to find solutions to these challenges. “ LLDC3 is about launching a new decade of ambition – through the Awaza Programme of Action and its deliverables – and fully unlocking the development potential of landlocked developing countries,” said Mr. Guterres. Adopted by the United Nation General Assembly in December 2024, that action plan represents a renewed and strengthened global commitment to support LLDCs’ development aspirations .

“ The success of landlocked developing countries is essential to the success of the 2030 Agenda , ” Mr. Guterres stressed. “ We have the knowledge, and we have the tools … Together, we can transform geography from a barrier to a bridge – connecting not just markets, but the peoples and cultures that give meaning to development. ” Speaking to reporters later, Mr. Guterres emphasized that the conference reflects a new era of cooperation taking shape across Central Asia – one grounded in mutual trust, shared priorities, and growing regional solidarity. "At a time when multilateral cooperation is being tested, this spirit of partnership is more essential than ever," he said

  The session opened with a welcome from Turkmenistan’s President, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who highlighted national initiatives to strengthen international cooperation in healthcare, climate action, and environmental protection. He also drew attention to regional challenges such as the drying of the Aral Sea and falling water levels in the Caspian Sea, which is the world’s largest enclosed body of water and the setting for the Third UN LLDC Conference . In his remarks , UN General Assembly President Philémon Yang noted the “rapidly approaching deadline for the 2030 Agenda” and called for decisive action and a renewed commitment to multilateralism and foundational values. He emphasized that the three pillars of the UN Charter – peace, development, and human dignity – must remain at the heart of all efforts, and that actions must reflect the promise to leave no one behind. Noting LLDCs’ vulnerability to climate change and structural challenges, Mr. Yang said these countries “must n...

Also addressing the opening session, Lok Bahadur Thapa, President of the United Nations conomic and Social Council , said LLDC3 is “a pivotal moment” for the 32 landlocked nations striving to overcome structural barriers to development. Hailing from Nepal, which is both landlocked and least developed, he emphasized that the Awaza Programme of Action must serve as a “bold, ambitious, actionable, and future-oriented blueprint” to turn vulnerability into opportunity for over 570 million people. Mr. Thapa underscored the urgency of addressing the “growing complexity, scale and urgency” of challenges facing LLDCs, including debt distress, climate impacts, and infrastructure gaps. Mr. Thapa urged the creation of an infrastructure investment facility for LLDCs, along with scaled-up climate finance, increased concessional resources, and accelerated technology transfer. He also stressed the importance of regional cooperation and sustainable transport, praised Turkmenistan’s leadership, and rea...

Over time, the international community has crafted a variety of frameworks to tackle the various challenges by the 32 Landlocked Developing Countries, resulting in notable gains: trade agreements have been ratified , border-crossing procedures made more efficient , and large-scale road and railway networks developed . Yet, many LLDCs remain constrained by structural barriers and uneven progress in key socioeconomic areas. To build on the momentum of earlier efforts and address these constraints comprehensively, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on 24 December 2024, launching the  Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries for the Decade 2024–2034 . Learn more about the  Awaza Programme of Action 2024–2034 !

The  Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States  (UN-OHRLLS) mobilizes international support and advocates in favour of the three vulnerable country groups: 45 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 32 Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and 39 Small Island Developing States (SIDS), each facing their own unique sets of challenges in achieving sustainable development and internationally agreed goals. The office raises awareness about the economic, social and environmental potential that exists in these countries and ensures that the pressing needs of the 1.1 billion people who live in them, remain high on the international agenda.Learn more about the  office serving 92 vulnerable states

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries , or LLDC3 , (Awaza, Turkmenistan, 5 - 8 August 2025) presents a vital opportunity to forge meaningful partnerships that unlock the potential of LLDCs . Through innovative solutions , strategic collaboration , and targeted investment, the global community can help overcome the unique challenges these countries face . By supporting these countries, we can help to build a more equitable and prosperous future for all. LLDC3 CONFERENCE

The #LockedOut campaign unites governments, partners, the UN, civil society, and individuals to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by LLDCs and build global solidarity ahead of the LLDC3 Conference. The campaign brings attention to how these countries are #LockedOut, shares stories of individuals in landlocked countries that are breaking barriers, and advocates for support across five key areas of focus – transport and connectivity, infrastructure development, digital inclusion, climate action and youth engagement.

The concept of "leaving no one behind" (LNOB) is a fundamental principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , emphasizing that sustainable development benefits all nations and individuals, with special attention to those furthest behind. Several key strategies can be implemented to ensure this commitment is realized:  Focus on the Furthest Behind : Prioritizing and investing in the poorest and most marginalized individuals and groups within a country, including women and girls, children, youth, persons with disabilities, Indigenous populations, refugees, and migrants. Targeted Interventions : Developing and implementing interventions tailored to the specific needs and contexts of different marginalized groups and geographical areas, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective. Data and Evidence-Based Policymaking : Collecting and utilizing disaggregated data to identify who is being left behind, to what extent, and why, and using this informatio...

This year’s observance takes place alongside preparations for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (2025), a platform to renew international commitment to the Vienna Programme of Action and to build inclusive strategies that leave no country behind . Geography must not define destiny. On this inaugural International Day, let us renew our resolve to ensure that every nation—regardless of location—can access opportunities, dignity, and sustainable development . We join the global call to: Strengthen infrastructure and regional cooperation, Reduce transit-related trade barriers, Address the human rights impact of isolation and underdevelopment, Amplify the voices of LLDCs in global policy forums. .

On August 6th, we mark the first-ever observance of the  International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries  (LLDCs) We are at a pivotal moment. LLDCs are home to over 600 million people who face compounded challenges due to lack of sea access, geographical isolation, and trade costs that are 30% higher than those of coastal countries. Without direct access to maritime trade routes, LLDCs are heavily dependent on neighboring transit countries—many of which are developing economies themselves—for their connection to the global economy. The consequences are stark: Transport delays and high costs undermine economic growth and food security. Export opportunities diminish while foreign investment dwindles. Over 40% of urban LLDC populations live in slums, and rates of undernourishment are more than twice the global average. 16 of the 32 LLDCs are also classified as Least Developed Countries (LDCs), facing overlappi...

The United Nations General Assembly by the resolution A/79/L.108  proclaimed August 6th as  International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries  to spotlight the structural inequalities faced by 32 landlocked developing nations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.  

Ministerial Meeting on South-South Cooperation -  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (Awaza, Turkmenistan). 15:00-16:15 Session 3: Leveraging South-South cooperation to promote trade facilitation and deepen regional integration for increased participation of LLDCs in international trade Improved trade facilitation, such as streamlining and harmonization of customs and transit procedures, transparent and efficient border management and coordination in border clearance would help LLDCs towards enhancing the competitiveness of their exports and strengthening the global value chains. This requires enhanced cooperation at the global, regional and subregional levels including South-South cooperation in sharing best practices in customs, border and corridor management and in the implementation of trade facilitation policies. 16:20-17:35 Session 4: Strengthening development financing through South-South and triangular cooperation for inclusive, equitable and affordable ...

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Plenary Session, General Debate 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. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Plenary 4 (LLDC3) Conferences

This round table will explore the importance of building adaptive capacity and strengthening disaster resilience. LLDCs are particularly vulnerable to climate change due to their reliance on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture and water resources. This round table will explore the importance of building adaptive capacity and strengthening disaster resilience. There will be a focus on increasing access to climate finance, developing early warning systems, and implementing disaster risk reduction strategies. The session will emphasize the need for international support in financing climate adaptation and renewable energy projects to help LLDCs build resilience against environmental challenges. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website  and the  Concept note . Round Table 3: Enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and addressing vulnerability to climate change and disasters in landlocked developing c...

This event is intended to brief the media on the establishment of the negotiating group under the UNFCC, which is the first tangible deliverable of this Awaza Programme of Action (APoA). This event is intended to brief the media on the establishment of the negotiating group under the UNFCC, which is the first tangible deliverable of this Awaza Programme of Action (APoA). Description This event is intended to brief the media on the establishment of a LLDC negotiating group under the UNFCC, which is the first tangible deliverable of this Awaza Programme of Action (APoA) - and a critical step toward ensuring that the specific vulnerabilities of the LLDCs are reflected in global climate decision making. Speakers: Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Conference, USG and High Rep for OHRLLS Michael Bizwick Usi, Vice President of Malawi Dina Nath Dungyel, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Kingdom of Bhutan Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgy...

Press Conference by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Speakers: Natalia Alonso Cano, Chief, Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Tinaye Hazel Mabara, Co-Founder, Bokamoso Resilience Initiative, Botswana Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face heightened vulnerability to climate change and disasters due to geographic constraints, economic strains, and transboundary hazards. Despite these challenges, youth in LLDCs are emerging as key agents of change, driving community-based climate solutions, disaster preparedness, and risk education. This press briefing highlights their transformative role, the importance of youth-led organizations in raising awareness, and the need for governments and development partners to provide tools and resources to support resilience-building efforts. Journalists will hear from youth leaders and UN experts on scaling these init...

   This event is convened in accordance with the United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 July 2025, proclaiming 6 August as the International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries. Speakers:  Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Conference and UN Under-Secretary-General for OHRLLS Diego Pacheco Balanza, Chair of the Group of LLDCs & PR of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the UN Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference 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 p...

For the world’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), geography isn’t just a challenge, it’s a costly barrier to trade. Cut off from direct access to the sea, these nations face steep transport costs, sluggish delivery times, and a maze of border procedures that slow down economic progress. And increasingly, climate change is compounding the problem – damaging roads, disrupting supply chains, and threatening already fragile infrastructure with floods, droughts, and extreme weather. But as global discussions intensify, a UN conference underway in Turkmenistan is aiming to flip the scrip – to help transform LLDCs from landlocked to landlinked through smarter more climate resilient infrastructure, streamlined logistics, and stronger regional ties. As day two of the Third UN Conference on the Landlocked Developing Countries ( LLDC3 ) got underway on Wednesday, the atmosphere at the Awaza Congress Center shifted. With presidents and heads of government having departed after Tuesday’s o...

Ministerial Meeting on South-South Cooperation - Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website (Awaza, Turkmenistan). 10:00-10:20 High-level opening segment. 10:25-11:40 Session 1: Catalyzing South-South and triangular cooperation in science, technology and innovation to spur structural economic transformation and achieve digital leapfrogging in LLDCs Through South-South and triangular cooperation, LLDCs can promote peerto-peer learning and share experiences in developing conducive national digital strategies and regulatory frameworks. LLDCs and development partners can pool resources including innovative financing solutions and technological know-how to improve digital literacy and skills in LLDCs and expand meaningful digital connectivity of LLDCs. 11:45-13:00 Session 2: Best practices and experience sharing in unlocking the potential of South-South and triangular cooperation for sustainable, resilient and transformative development of LLDCs This session will focus...

  Trade challenges faced by LLDCs will be addressed, noting that these countries account for a small share of global trade despite comprising a significant portion of the population. LLDCs struggle with high transit costs and complex trade routes, leading to economic vulnerabilities. The round table will discuss the role of trade facilitation agreements, digital trade, and e-commerce as potential solutions. Regional integration will be highlighted as a pathway to improve trade and diversify exports, especially through collaboration with neighboring transit countries and multilateral trade systems. Related Sites and Documents Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Concept note Watch Round Table 2: Seizing the transformative potential of trade, trade facilitation, and regional integration for landlocked developing countries (LLDC3)! Conferences

The  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries  opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Plenary Session, General Debate 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.   Watch the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Plenary 3 (LLDC3)! 03:15:10 Conferences

Of the total 32 LLDCs : 16 are located in Africa, 10 are located in Asia, 4 are located in Europe, and 2 are located in Latin America. The smallest LLDC is Bhutan (less than one million people) and the largest is Ethiopia (135 million people). The average distance of LLDCs to a seaport is 1370 km. Kazakhstan is located farthest from the sea (3750 km) followed by Afghanistan, Chad, Niger, Zambia, and Zimbabwe with distances from the nearest sea coast in excess of 2,000 km. The severity of the challenges faced by the LLDCs is further enhanced as 16 of the 32 LLDCs are Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Approximately 40% of the urban population in the LLDCs lives in slums – 100 million people. More than double the number of people in LLDCs are undernourished compared to the rest of the world. Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)  lack territorial access to the sea, leaving them dependent on transit neighbors for a route to world markets. This  geographic disadvantage ...

 International Trade Centre will brief attending media on their work in LLDC countries and share the outcomes of two reports. Oliveira-Gómez of the International Trade Centre (ITC) will brief attending media on the work of ITC in Landlocked Developing countries and share the outcomes of two reports: - "China-Lao People's Democratic Republic: Opportunities for export expansion" - "Bottlenecks of Trade with China and Thailand with a Focus on Railway" Speakers: Oliveira-Gómez, Director of the Division of Country Programmes at the International Trade Centre (ITC). Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the Press Conference: International Trade Centre (LLDC)! Conferences

The LLDC3 Private Sector Forum is a high-level opportunity for businesses to engage with global leaders to strategize on channeling the power of the private sector to achieve the SDGs for the 606 million people of the 32 LLDCs. 15.00-15.45 High-level Opening Session:  How can the Private Sector Unlock Development? Description: High-level speakers to share their perspectives on the theme, "How can the private sector unlock development in Landlocked Developing Countries?". The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) represents a once-in-a-decade opportunity to develop innovative and scalable solutions and to foster partnerships for actions that can change the investment landscape and structure of the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). This session seeks to put at the highest level the role of the private sector in the heart of LLDC3 to articulate a vision for unlocking opportunities to deliver a truly transformative decade of development...