Frequently Asked Question
The Private Sector Forum at LLDC3 provides a once-in-a-decade opportunity to shape development policy, build transformative partnerships, and mobilize long-term investment and finance in the 32 landlocked developing countries, which have a combined population of 570 million people, set to reach 1 billion by 2060, and a growing market worth $836 billion. It is co-organized by the Rwanda Private Sector Federation and the UN-OHRLLS.
The PSF will take place on 10-13 December 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana. Additional information on the PSF is available on the Forum webpage: www.un.org/en/landlocked/private-sector-forum
Participation is free of charge. Interested businesses, business associations, business support organizations and other related organizations are invited to visit the of the LLDC3 website for the latest information on accreditation and registration. Participants are required to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Applications are open to host PSF Special events on the sidelines of the Conference until 4 March 2024. More information about requirements and the application process may be found on the Forum webpage:
Organizations will have the opportunity to apply for exhibition spaces which will be featured in Gaborone.
For further queries on the Private Sector Forum contact Jamie.macleod@un.org and peninnahb@psf.org.rw
The LLDC Private Sector Forum is co-organized by the Rwanda Private Sector Federation and the United Nations Office of the High Representative of the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Developing Islands, with guidance and support from Microsoft, Africa Business Council, UNIDO, ITC, UNECA, ESCAP, ECLAC, World Trade Organization, UNCTAD, ITU, Global Partnership Forum, Common Fund for Commodities, Africa Investor, and International Road Transport Union.