UNIDO projects to benefit from record Global Environment Facility funding

26 June 2023

As part of the GEF work programme, UNIDO will receive $60.2m in project funding.

Industrial policy for Sustainable Development Goals acceleration

26 June 2023

UNIDO organizes regional workshops to discuss current trends and future prospects for implementing industrial policy through technical cooperation projects on the ground.

Nigeria: scholarships to encourage young women to study refrigeration and air conditioning

25 June 2023

At least sixty female engineering students in Nigeria will be awarded scholarships over the next two years to encourage them to pursue careers in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.

UNIDO ITPOs join forces for Berlin initiative 

22 June 2023

A visit to the German capital builds stronger relationships between investors, technology providers and their potential partners in developing countries.

Director General in London to push for African industrialization and build on a renewed partnership with the United Kingdom

21 June 2023

“Africa is the continent of the future: it is a chance and a challenge for Europe and the United Kingdom.”

UNIDO Director General's mission to the Western Balkans

14 June 2023

UNIDO will support industrial development and the process of accession to the European Union.

Experts recommend steps to make supply chains sustainable

08 June 2023

The experts agreed on the need to shift the perspective from the compliance aspect of due diligence legislation to a holistic one that emphasizes the positive impact of making supply chains sustainable.

New South-South and triangular industrial cooperation impact stories

05 June 2023

Exchanging knowledge, skills, resources and technical know-how through regional and interregional collective actions.

UNIDO reaffirms its commitment to South-South and triangular industrial cooperation

01 June 2023

UNIDO's SSTIC approach benefits from a robust knowledge base, including a broad network of SSTIC partners and technology databases for sharing among Southern countries.

Somalia's economic potential highlighted at Mogadishu conference

31 May 2023

Somali entrepreneurs to take advantage of the conference and the presence of foreign investors from Italy to strike new business partnerships.

Programme and Budget Committee agrees budget for 2024-25

23 May 2023

The agreement signals Member States' positive confirmation of trust in the Organization and in Director General Gerd Müller’s leadership and priorities.

UK, UNIDO launch ambitious programme to accelerate clean energy innovation in developing countries

15 May 2023

Focus will be on innovative solutions in critical minerals, clean hydrogen and cross-cutting thematic areas (clean transport, smart energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, industrial decarbonization and sustainable cooling).

UNIDO holds expert group meeting reviewing SDG9 progress

15 May 2023

Participants identified areas of concern and opportunities, and shared success stories. They suggested ways forward in terms of policies, partnerships, and coordinated actions.

Japan renews commitment to support partner countries with funding from the Japanese supplementary budget

11 May 2023

A kick-off event at the Vienna International Centre marked the start of five new projects.

Director General Müller raises UNIDO profile in Berlin

10 May 2023

The ITPO Germany Berlin supports investors and companies by facilitating technology transfer from Germany to developing countries and economies in transition. 

Supporting Uruguay's second energy transition through blended finance: four major banks sign cooperation agreement with the REIF 

08 May 2023

The REIF catalyzes private sector investment for sustainable and innovative energy solutions through flexible and tailored credits to the productive sector.

Demonstration project on production of green hydrogen and ammonia underway in Baotou, China

03 May 2023

The construction of the International Hydrogen Energy Metallurgy and Chemical Demonstration Zone in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable and zero-carbon technologies.

Partnering to build innovation capacities

02 May 2023

Innovation labs are promising tools for bundling efforts and building a culture of innovation.

Supporting the competitiveness of Cambodia’s fisheries SMEs

28 April 2023

Post-harvest fisheries enterprises received technology, equipment and materials needed for more effective and efficient business operations and production, and improved compliance with food safety and environmental requirements.

Creating safe and sustainable supply chains: occupational safety and health course for the leather industry

28 April 2023

A safe and healthy working environment is a fundamental principle and right at work.