LLDCs
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
National Museum of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
New York, 11 May 2026 — The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), in collaboration with key UN partners, successfully concluded the Global Workshop on Advancing Trade and Transport Connectivity for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)
Advancing Trade and Transport Connectivity for Landlocked Developing Countries: Trade Cost Estimation, Bankable Projects, and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Connectivity
Conference Room 4, United Nations Office at Nairobi (the UNON Complex)
LLDCs Financing for Developing Dialogue at the ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Follow-up
Background: From Awaza to Sevilla
Background
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face significant structural challenges that constrain agricultural productivity, resilience, and market access. Strengthening agricultural research and innovation systems is critical to addressing these challenges and supporting sustainable development.









