The Awaza Programme of Action for the Decade 2024-2034 was adopted by the General Assembly in December 2024. The adoption of the Programme of Action marked a pivotal milestone in the collective efforts to accelerate inclusive and sustainable development in LLDCs.
The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in Awaza has concluded, leaving in its wake not just documents, but a renewed sense of momentum and possibility.
Awaza, 8 August 2025 – The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concluded today in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with the adoption of the Awaza Political Declaration, and the formal endorsement of the Awaza Programme of Action (2024–2034)—a landmark framework to accelerate sustainable development and resilience for the world’
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face considerable infrastructure gaps across transport, energy and ICT sectors, leading to higher costs for trade and investment.
Awaza Conference Centre, Building 3-07.09
Evidence shows that growth in agriculture is two to four times more effective in reducing poverty than growth in other sectors. Increasing agricultural productivity can significantly improve rural incomes and generate decent employment, particularly for youth and women.
Awaza, 5 August 2025 – The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) opened today in Awaza, Turkmenistan, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders under the theme "Driving Progress through Partnerships".
This High-Level special event focuses on advancing the call in the Awaza Programme of Action for a conducive multilateral trade framework to support the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) to address the unique challenges these countries face in global trade.
The meeting is convened to brief all UN Member States, Observers and relevant stakeholders on the logistics of the upcoming LLDC3 on 5-8 August 2025 in Awaza, Turkmenistan, and to walk through the overall programme.
SIDE EVENTS AT THE 2025 ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM
