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 Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and the UN-OHRLLS.
The PSF will take place on 5 - 8 August 2025 in Awaza, Turkmenistan. 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.
More information about requirements and the application process may be found on the webpage: www.un.org/en/landlocked/events/side-events
More information about requirements for exhibition booths can be found on the webpage: www.un.org/en/landlocked/call-exhibitions
For further queries on the Private Sector Forum contact Jamie.macleod@un.org.
The LLDC Private Sector Forum is co-organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan 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.