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
Latest announcements
Information for Participants
Welcome to Gaborone! We’ve prepared information for your stay, covering arrivals, local transportation, nearby hotels, venue details, climate, banking services, security tips, and more. Our participants information note also includes excursion options for you to explore Botswana’s culture and attractions.
For full details, please view Information for Participants HERE.
New social media material!
Ready to engage people for the Landlocked Developing Countries Conference? We want to help you with that! Share our material through your social media channels!
Unlocking Growth: How Private Sector Partnerships Can Drive Prosperity for LLDCs
Read the latest article of our Think Pieces series written by Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director, UN Global Compact
Second Preparatory Committee took place on 3 June
The second session of the Preparatory Committee for the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was held on 3 June at the Conference Room 2.
More info on OHRLLS website >>
OHRLLS Side Event at the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum
If you missed the OHRLLs Side virtual event "Innovating Forward: Young Entrepreneurs Driving Sustainable Development in LLDCs, held during the ECOSOC YOuth Forum, we got you covered! Watch it on our Youtube channel.
Our forums
Besides the official meetings, the Conference hosts specific forums for all!
Stories from the field
3 ways to power Eswatini's path to energy security and sustainability
Eswatini, a landlocked developing country in southeast Africa, exemplifies the importance of energy security. The country has managed to increase electricity access for its population from 20 percent in 2001 to over 80 percent in 2021, representing one of the biggest advances in energy access in the world. Story by UNDP
Broadening diets and growing opportunities
No one feels the effects of climate change quite like small family farmers and herders. In the past few years, farmer Lkhagva Yondon struggled to be self-sufficient due to the challenges brought on by an extreme climate. Till now. Story by FAO
Improving road conditions and access to markets
Niger is dependent on its road network to connect communities and to support economic activity. But poor road conditions make travel difficult, slow, and dangerous. To improve road safety and increase access to markets, UNOPS provided project management and technical assistance for the rehabilitation of more than 300 kilometres of roads. Story by UNOPS
Vienna Programme of Action
The roadmap for our conference
The Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) is a ten-year plan adopted by the United Nations in 2014 to promote the sustainable development of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs).
The VPoA aims to address the unique challenges faced by LLDCs, such as high transportation costs, limited access to global markets, and the need for infrastructure development. The VPoA recognizes that improving connectivity and access to regional and global markets is essential for the economic growth and development of LLDCs.
