Sustainable supply chains in times of multiple crises

06 December 2022

Seventh edition of the Forum on Globalization and Industrialization brought together more than 300 participants from over 50 countries in virtual plenaries and discussions

UNIDO training course on integrating industrial policy and the circular economy

03 December 2022

FERRARA - There is growing awareness that the world cannot continue to increase the consumption of materials. Resources are limited and the ambition of lower-income countries to climb the ladder of development affects the availability of inputs and economic growth opportunities for future generations.

Second UNIDO-Germany Strategic Dialogue

02 December 2022

BERLIN - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Federal Republic of Germany have held a second Strategic Dialogue.

Enhancing Lesotho’s private sector readiness for a clean energy transition

01 December 2022

MASERU - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Lesotho, represented by the Ministry of Natural Resources, have officially launched the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-supported project "Enhancing Lesotho’s private sector readiness for a clean energy transition".

Establishing a Strategic Roadmap for Sustainable Laboratory Infrastructure Development in Georgia

29 November 2022

TBILISI - Georgia has launched its Strategic Roadmap for Sustainable Laboratory Infrastructure Development. The Strategic Roadmap for laboratory infrastructure development in Georgia provides guidance to public and private stakeholders on planning resources to enable investments to support the development of food laboratories for trade standards compliance and increased access to foreign markets.

UNIDO, Festo Didactic renew their partnership

29 November 2022

VIENNA – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Festo Didactic have renewed their commitment to the partnership by signing a renewed Joint Declaration incorporating new areas of collaboration reflecting UNIDO’s vision of “Progress by Innovation”.

UNIDO promotes access to renewable energy technologies for agricultural use in Sudan

28 November 2022

KHARTOUM – UNIDO and its Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) in Germany organized a B2B event to bring together more than 70 stakeholders in the renewable energy sector.   Entitled, “Fostering Access to Renewable Energy Products for Agricultural Use”, the event connected renewable energy technology providers and exporters, support institutions, farmers’ associations as well as financial institutions to engage and share knowledge on the adoption of sustainable renewable energy technologies.

UNIDO Director General renews call for a ‘Marshall Plan’ with Africa at the African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification

26 November 2022

Debt relief for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), local manufacturing capacities, fair access to global financial markets and compensation for damages caused by climate change are the necessary actions for Africa’s accelerated growth, said United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Director General, Gerd Müller.

Boosting reliable and accurate industrial data in Africa through the African Industrial Observatory and Industrialization Index

24 November 2022

NIAMEY - Availability of quality data, leading to better qualitative analyses and accurate forecasts for the formulation of sound industrial policies on the African continent, is getting a boost with the launch of the African Industrial Observatory (AIO) and the African Industrialization Index (AII).

Boosting Africa’s industrialization through South-South and triangular cooperation

24 November 2022

"The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is committed to stimulating South-South and triangular cooperation as a means of accelerating Africa’s industrialization as it will lead to greater innovation and opportunities for developing countries to learn from each other and share good practices”, said Managing Director Fatou Haidara.

Agro-industrial parks: a proven policy tool in line with the aspirations of the African Union Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want

24 November 2022

NIAMEY - “The creation of five large agro-industrial zones, one in each region of Africa, will serve as major agricultural hubs on the continent, and it is time to stimulate private and public investments in the agro-industries,” said African Union’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, Josefa Sacko.

UNIDO's investment project preparation and appraisal (IPPA) e-learning course

23 November 2022

VIENNA - UNIDO releases a new online course on investment project preparation and appraisal (IPPA). The course aims to support investment promotion agencies and investment promotion institutions in creating and developing bankable investment opportunities to enhance financial flows through mobilizing domestic investments and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to accelerate sustainable economic growth in their countries.

Director General at the fiftieth session of the Industrial Development Board (IDB)

23 November 2022

VIENNA – At the opening of the fiftieth session of the Industrial Development Board (IDB), Director General Gerd Müller briefed representatives of UNIDO’s Member States about the recently completed restructuring of the organization, saying he was making UNIDO fit for the future. 

Industrial policy for the energy transition

21 November 2022

VIENNA – During the fiftieth session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Industrial Development Board (IDB), guest speakers addressed representatives of Member States at a special event, Industrial Policy for the Energy Transition.

From the African COP27 to the Africa Industrialization Summit

20 November 2022

VIENNA - Africa has been and remains the top focus of UNIDO’s efforts to accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

Progress by Innovation: Solutions for People and Planet - UNIDO at COP27

18 November 2022

The driving motto of UNIDO’s engagement at COP27 was ‘Progress by Innovation – Solutions for People and Planet' to support developing countries and transition economies in low carbon industrial and economic development.

UNIDO to advise Mexican state Tabasco on industrial policy

18 November 2022

VILLAHERMOSA – Mexico’s economy has flourished over the past three decades, mainly thanks to a free-trade pact with the United States and Canada, which has driven exports, but progress has been uneven. Tabasco’s economy has fared better than those of neighbouring states in the south of the country, but the authorities want to diversify.

Meeting climate targets through circular bio-based solutions

17 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - A panel of experts discussed initiatives to facilitate a just transition to a bio-economy.

Jordan presents its AI Strategy and Implementation Roadmap

17 November 2022

SWEIMEH - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship of Jordan (MoDEE), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission (UN ESCWA) and the European Union Delegation in Jordan presented the country’s  Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and Implementation Roadmap for Jordan (2023-2027) at the 9th edition of the MENA ICT Forum 2022.

Japan and Sweden join Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative

16 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), Japan and Sweden announced they are joining the Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI) – an international coalition of public and private organizations working to decarbonize heavy industries, starting with the steel, cement and concrete sectors.