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).
LLDCs
04 November 2025
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.
05 August 2025
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".
05 August 2025
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.
23 June 2025
Conference Room 4, UNHQ
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.