nCa-AI Collaborative Report Landlocked oil-producing countries encounter significant hurdles when competing with their coastal counterparts, primarily due to elevated transportation expenses and reliance on neighboring nations for export routes. Research suggests these nations often sell their crude at a discount to remain competitive, with the reduction typically … [Read more...]
UNECE legal instruments and digital solutions in support of LLDCs long-term resilience and prosperity
Lacking direct sea access, landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) face significant barriers in trade, connectivity and development. Their trade costs are up to 74% higher than the global average and it can take twice as long to move goods across borders compared to coastal countries. As a result, landlocked nations are left with just 1.2% of world trade. For LLDCs, … [Read more...]
UN Assistant Secretary-General, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Europe and the CIS Attends LLDC3 in Awaza, Turkmenistan
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Administrator, and UNDP Regional Director for Europe and the CIS, Ms. Ivana Živković, visited Turkmenistan from 4 to 8 August 2025 to participate in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held at the Awaza National Touristic … [Read more...]
UNICEF calls for inclusive development and child-focused investment at theThird UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
AWAZA, Turkmenistan, 9 August 2025 – As the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concluded in Awaza, Turkmenistan, UNICEF urged governments and partners to put children at the center of development plans and investments in the world’s least connected nations. Over four days, UNICEF participated in high-level roundtables, thematic forums … [Read more...]
Форум гражданского общества в Авазе: ключевой шаг к устойчивому развитию для стран, не имеющих выхода к морю
Эльвира Кадырова и Равиля Кадырова, Аваза, Туркменистан 4–5 августа 2025 года в Национальной туристической зоне Аваза прошел первый в истории Форум гражданского общества в рамках Третьей конференции Организации Объединённых Наций по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю (РСНВМ). Форум, проведенный под девизом «Движение вперед через партнерство», стал динамичной … [Read more...]
Civil Society Forum in Awaza: A Pivotal Step Toward Sustainable Development for Landlocked Nations
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 4-5 August 2025, the National Tourist Zone of Awaza hosted the first-ever Civil Society Forum as part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). Held under the theme “Driving Progress through Partnerships,” the forum provided a dynamic platform for civil society … [Read more...]
Youth Forum in Awaza: Empowering Young Voices for the Future of Landlocked Developing Countries
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 4 August 2025, the Youth Forum, one of the events of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) started in the National Tourist Zone of Awaza, Turkmenistan. The event hosted under the theme “Building Bridges for LLDC Futures,” brought together young leaders, policymakers, … [Read more...]