Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
LLDCs
09 December 2025
05 November 2025
Harare, Zimbabwe
04 November 2025
This event will convene a high level-in person meeting focused on advancing social development for countries in special situations, including the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
06 October 2025
On the afternoon of September 26, 2025, during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Ministers and High-Level Officials from the 32 Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) convened for a landmark Ministerial Meeting.
26 September 2025
From aspiration to action: Advancing sustainable development in LLDCs through the Awaza Programme of Action
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.
24 September 2025
Full and Effective Participation of LDC, LLDC, and SIDS Youth in the Implementation of Programmes of Action
30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY) and the #YouthLead Festival
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09 September 2025
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.
08 August 2025
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’
06 August 2025
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face considerable infrastructure gaps across transport, energy and ICT sectors, leading to higher costs for trade and investment.
06 August 2025
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.