Advancing Trade and Transport Connectivity for Landlocked Developing Countries: Trade Cost Estimation, Bankable Projects, and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Connectivity
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Conference Room 4, United Nations Office at Nairobi (the UNON Complex)
LLDCs
14 April 2026
Background
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face significant structural challenges that constrain agricultural productivity, resilience, and market access. Strengthening agricultural research and innovation systems is critical to addressing these challenges and supporting sustainable development.
26 March 2026
Integrating LLDCs into the Multilateral Trading System
03 February 2026
10 December 2025
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic | 9–10 December 2025
Kyrgyzstan has taken a major step toward strengthening its trade competitiveness by hosting a high level United Nations workshop focused on reducing the trade and transport costs faced by landlocked developing countries (LLDCs).
09 December 2025
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
05 December 2025
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | 4–5 December 2025
Mongolia has reinforced its leadership among landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) by hosting a high level United Nations workshop aimed at reducing trade and transport costs through evidence based policymaking.
19 November 2025
The 606 million people of the 32 Landlocked Developing Countries are among the most climate- vulnerable nations, facing a unique combination of geographic, economic, and institutional challenges that amplify their exposure to climate change. The establishment of the LLDC Group under the UNFCCC in 2025 and the adoption of the Programme of Action for LLDCs (2024– 2034) mark a turning point.
12 November 2025
Bujumbura, Burundi | 10–11 November 2025
Burundi has taken a decisive step toward reducing trade and transport costs after hosting a high level United Nations workshop aimed at strengthening evidence based policymaking for landlocked developing countries (LLDCs).
06 November 2025
Harare, Zimbabwe | 5–6 November 2025
Zimbabwe has taken a significant step toward strengthening trade competitiveness and regional connectivity after hosting a landmark United Nations workshop aimed at reducing the high trade and transport costs faced by landlocked developing countries (LLDCs).