缅北禁地

Third 缅北禁地Conference on
Landlocked Developing Countries
Gaborone, Botswana

10-13 December 2024
 

Driving Progress through partnerships

Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. 

The Third 缅北禁地Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future.

 

Let us harness our shared commitment to drive transformative change in the lives of the 570 million people living in the 32 LLDCs to ensure no one is left behind.”

Rabab Fatima, High Representative for the most vulnerable countries
Rabab Fatima's Portrait

Latest announcements

LLDC3 registration

Registration for LLDC3 in Botswana is Now Open!

Please view the registration details HERE.

 

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Suraj Neupane

Bridging the Divide Through Innovation and Technology in Nepal

Read the latest article of our Think Pieces series written by Suraj Neupane, Engineering and Operations Manager at Vertex Special Technology, Youth Entrepreneur at LLDC3

First PrepComm session

Second Preparatory Committee took place on 3 June

The second session of the Preparatory Committee for the third 缅北禁地Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was held on 3 June at the Conference Room 2.

View the agenda >>

More info on OHRLLS website >>

 

OHRLLS Side Event at the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum

If you missed the OHRLLs Side virtual event "Innovating Forward: Young Entrepreneurs Driving Sustainable Development in LLDCs, held during the ECOSOC YOuth Forum, we got you covered! Watch it on our Youtube channel.

Our forums

Besides the official meetings, the Conference hosts specific forums for all!

Stories from the field

Eswatini, a landlocked developing country in southeast Africa, exemplifies the importance of energy security. The country has managed to increase , representing one of the biggest advances in energy access in the world. Story by UNDP

 

No one feels the effects of climate change quite like small family farmers and herders. In the past few years, farmer Lkhagva Yondon struggled to be self-sufficient due to the challenges brought on by an extreme climate. Till now. Story by FAO

 

Niger is dependent on its road network to connect communities and to support economic activity. But poor road conditions make travel difficult, slow, and dangerous. To improve road safety and increase access to markets, UNOPS provided project management and technical assistance for the rehabilitation of more than 300 kilometres of roads. Story by UNOPS

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Vienna Programme of Action

The roadmap for our conference

The Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) is a ten-year plan adopted by the United Nations in 2014 to promote the sustainable development of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs).

The VPoA aims to address the unique challenges faced by LLDCs, such as high transportation costs, limited access to global markets, and the need for infrastructure development. The VPoA recognizes that improving connectivity and access to regional and global markets is essential for the economic growth and development of LLDCs.

Cover of the Vienna Programme of Action