Tourism Highlighted as Driver of Structural Transformation at Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries

Turning geography into opportunity: new priorities for landlocked economies

A United Nations summit focused on the future of landlocked developing countries aims to address the persistent barriers these economies face in trade, logistics and investment. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), led by Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan, laid out a practical vision built on regional cooperation, digital readiness and targeted reforms to level the playing field for landlocked nations.   What does it mean to be landlocked in 2025?…

Tourism Highlighted as Driver of Structural Transformation at Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries

Hosted by UN Tourism, the side event “Tourism: Driving Economic Diversification and Inclusion in LLDCs,” brought together government representatives, UN agencies, and bilateral development actors to explore how sustainable and rural tourism can diversify economies and boost social inclusion across landlocked developing nations.

ECA calls for bold action to unlock the potential of Africa’s Landlocked Developing Countries at LLDC3 | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Language English Awaza, Turkmenistan, 6 August 2025 (ECA) – Speaking at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Claver Gatete, urged the international community to adopt bold and transformative measures to unlock the full potential of landlocked countries.Share this:facebooktwitteremailprint