LLDCs Publications
21 May 2021
28 February 2021
The impact of the pandemic on landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) has been distinct. Given the LLDCs’ geographical constraints, prevention and mitigation measures such as border closures and restrictions have had resounding effects on this group of countries, such as on the timely delivery and availability of necessary goods and flow of income.
04 September 2020
Over 80% of global merchandise trade travels by sea. But 32 developing countries have no direct access to the open water.
30 April 2019
This study was commissioned by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) in collaboration with United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). UNOHRLLS and UNECA gratefully acknowledges Mr.
10 April 2019
This paper reviews progress made by LLDCs in Asia and Europe in structural economic transformation (Priority 5 of the Vienna Program of Action - VPoA).
01 January 2019
This report “Achieving the SDGs in Landlocked Developing Countries through Connectivity and Trade Facilitation” provides insights into the progress made by the LLDCs on improving transit transport connectivity, structural economic transformation, trade facilitation and trade performance, the major achievements and constraints experienced and recommendations to further advance transport connecti
19 September 2018
The policy briefs focus on links between SDG 7 and the SDGs that will be under review at the 2019 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) taking place in New York, ?namely SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG 10 (reduced inequalities), SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions), and SDG 17 (partnerships f