About the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) are locked out: with no direct territorial access to the sea, they struggle with international trade, connectivity, and economic development.
Cut off from the global marketplace and without the means to develop adequate transport and logistics infrastructure, landlocked developing countries facing unique and significant challenges in achieving the sustainable development goals.
The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries.
Innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and increased investment can help to address these challenges and unlock the full potential of these nations.
By supporting these countries, we can help to build a more equitable and prosperous future for all.
Previous UN Conferences on Landlocked Developing Countries
Second UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
The second UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was convened in Vienna, Austria, on 3-5 November, 2014.
This conference was aiming to undertake a comprehensive appraisal of the implementation of the Almaty Programme of Action; identify international, regional, subregional and national international trade and transit transport cooperation policies and review transit transport systems within the context of new and emerging challenges, partnerships and opportunities; reaffirm the global commitment to addressing the special development needs of and the challenges faced by LLDCs; and mobilize international support and action by and for LLDCs, including the formulation and adoption of a renewed development partnership framework for the next decade.
International Ministerial Conference of Landlocked and Transit Developing Countries
The first UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was convened in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 28-29 August 2003.
This conference focused on ¡°Addressing the Special Needs of Landlocked Developing Countries within a New Global Framework for Transit Transport Cooperation for Landlocked and Transit Developing Countries.¡±