LocationsUNDP at the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
July 23, 2025
Event Details
August 4, 2025
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August 8, 2025
Awaza, Turkmenistan
New York: The third International Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) convened by the United Nations and Member States, will be held in Awaza, Turkmenistan from 5-8 August, under the theme- ‘Driving Progress through Partnerships’.
The LLDC3 conference will bring together national, regional and local governments, the private sector, NGOs, community groups, research institutions and academia, international finance institutions, foundations, the media, UN organizations, and other international agencies.
The Awaza Programme of Action (APoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) for the decade 2024–2034 was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 24 December 2024.
The APoA represents a renewed and strengthened global commitment to support the development aspirations of the 32 LLDCs located in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America, to explore solutions and forge partnerships, address challenges and unlock their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future.
UNDP with its long-standing partnership with all 32 LLDCs will showcase successful initiatives, share knowledge and solutions that brought transformative results during the Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) implementation, during the last ten years.
Going forward, UNDP will provide continued support in digital transformation, disaster risk reduction, integrated biodiversity-climate action, helping countries utilize the mineral resources to drive domestic development and support local communities and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), sustainable energy, trade facilitation and market integration, financing development, gender equality, and promoting inclusive and sustainable growth.
UNDP’S full list of engagements at the LLDC3:
| Event, schedule & venue | Description | Organizers/Partners |
|---|---|---|
UNDP Corporate High-Level Event: ‘Pathways for Transforming Development in LLDCs through Trade, Regional Integration and Value Chains’ 5 August, Tuesday Time: 13:15 - 14:45 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Room 3-07.06 | The side event will explore how trade can serve as a powerful catalyst for economic transformation in the LLDCs, despite their geographic and logistical constraints. Drawing on practical experiences and policy innovations from LLDCs, the event aims to generate actionable recommendations to advance the implementation of the APoA and position trade as a central pillar in achieving inclusive and sustainable development across LLDCs. The event will also launch a UNDP policy brief on global trade uncertainties, offering insights to guide policy and investment in LLDCs. | UNDP |
Private Sector Forum 5 August, Tuesday 11:45-13:00 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Building 2, Forum Room 1 | UNDP will be providing its remarks at the two-day forum that will feature a high-level dialogue and provide a platform for private sector engagement, investment mobilization, and partnerships for LLDCs development. | United Nations |
Civil Society Forum 5 August, Tuesday 15:00-17:30 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Building 2, Forum Room 2 | UNDP will provide a statement at the Plenary on Financial Architecture, Policies, and Partnerships for LLDCs. The forum brings together civil society representatives, world leaders, and UN stakeholders to help shape the sustainable development agenda for LLDCs through a multi-stakeholder approach. | United Nations |
International Year of Peace & Trust, 2025: The momentum to implement SDG 16 promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development 5 August, Tuesday 18:15-19:45 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Building 3, Room 3-07.10 | This side event co-organized by UNDP and UNRCCA will create a platform for discussing the implementation of the Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 12 September 2019 on the International Year of Peace and Trust, 2021. | Government of Turkmenistan Co-organizer: UNDP |
UNCCD COP-17 Preparatory Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia-Breaking Barriers: Unlocking Finance for Integrated Land, Water and Trade Solutions 6 August, Wednesday Time: 08:15-09:45 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Room 3-07.02 | This side event co-organized by UNDP will create a platform for LLDCs to share national experiences and lessons learned in implementing integrated land and water management strategies alongside trade facilitation efforts. Discussions will explore innovative financing mechanisms, the implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, and strategies to improve border procedures, transit infrastructure, and regional trade connectivity. The Government of Mongolia will lead continue discussions among LLDCs to advance this agenda at the 17th session of the COP17 to the UNCCD in Mongolia, in August 2026. | UNCCD COP-17 Preparatory Office (Mongolia) Co-organizer: UNDP |
Statement at the LLDC3 Plenary General Debate 6 August, Wednesday Morning session Awaza Conference Centre, Plenary Room | UNDP Head of Delegation will deliver a statement at the LLDC3 Plenary General Debate held from 5 to 8 August. The Closing Plenary will conclude the session with a conference report. | United Nations |
Youth Forum 6 August, Wednesday 15:00-17:00 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Building 2, Room: Youth Centre | Platform for youth to engage in LLDC3. UNDP will be delivering its remarks on "Building Peace and Trust Bridges for LLDC Futures". | United Nations |
Women Leaders’ Forum 7 August, Thursday 10:00-13:00 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Building 2, Forum Room 3 | The Forum will bring Women Leaders featuring women leaders from Governments, UN, National parliaments, Youth, Private Sector, to highlight best practices, enhance partnerships, and mobilize political support to ensure women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in implementation of the new programme of Action for LLDCs (2024-2034). | United Nations |
Press Conference: Africa’s Land-Linked Economies Presentation of Africa Position Paper ‘Africa’s Land-Linked Economies: Pathways to Prosperity and Development’ 7 August, Thursday 13:00-13:30 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Building 2, Press Briefing Room 2-32 | The press conference will support the launch of UNDP RBA’s position paper, “Africa’s Land-Linked Economies: Pathways to Prosperity and Development”, which examines pathways for transformation through connectivity, trade integration, innovation, and resilience. Samuel Doe, UNDP Resident Representative in Ethiopia – representing UNDP in Africa will deliver the briefing. | UNDP Regional Bureau of Africa |
Round Table on Sustainable Energy 7 August, Thursday 13:15-14:45 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Building 3, Room 3-07.10 | UNDP and participants will explore forward-looking solutions to ensure reliable, accessible and environmentally sound energy supply in LLDCs. | Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan Co-organizers: UNDESA, UN-Energy |
INFF Facility: Unlocking SDG Finance in LLDCs through Integrated National Financing Frameworks 7 August, Thursday 18:15-19:45 (UCT+5) Awaza Conference Center, Room 3-07.01 | This side event co-organized by UNDP will reflect on national implementation of INFFs, share best practices, and examine ways to mobilize SDG-aligned financing in LLDCs. | INFF Facility Co-organizers: UNDP, UNDESA, Government of Turkmenistan (TBC) |
Inside Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Series Interviews 5-8 August Awaza Conference Center | Organized by the INFF Facility and UNDP, the Inside INFFs series will feature candid conversations with leading practitioners and stakeholders, share insights on INFF implementation, and present a bold vision for the future of sustainable financing. | INFF Facility, UNDP |
