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National Guiding Framework of Standards and Technical Regulations for the Green Reconstruction of Ukraine

National Guiding Framework of Standards and Technical Regulations for the Green Reconstruction of Ukraine

2024  |  Author(s): UNIDO

The purpose of this document is to outline the concept that will serve as a framework for using standards and technical regulations as a means to support Ukraine and its institutions in their efforts towards green reconstruction. The structure of the document is built up of five sections: 1) The context for Ukraine’s green reconstruction; 2) Guiding Framework on Standards and Technical Regulations; 3) Catalogue of European and international standards and technical regulations; 4) Actors from private and public sectors; and 5) Future steps to implement the National Guiding Framework for the Green Reconstruction of Ukraine.

Fostering the role of women in berries and nuts value chain

Fostering the role of women in berries and nuts value chain

2024  |  Author(s): UNIDO

This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the gender dynamics within Ukraine’s berries and nuts sector, with a particular focus on Quality Infrastructure. It aims to ensure that the project’s activities equip women with the necessary skills, competencies, and tools to make a significant impact on the sector, while also benefiting the industry by addressing its professional and support needs. The findings will help shape strategies to promote gender equality and support women in their evolving roles, ultimately contributing to the resilience and sustainability of Ukraine's economy.

Standards Compliance Analytics Report - Border Rejections in Major Global Markets Ukraine

Standards Compliance Analytics Report - Border Rejections in Major Global Markets Ukraine

2024  |  Author(s): UNIDO

Using the Standards Compliance Analytics (SCA) tool to, this report focuses on analyzing trends and patterns in the rejection of Ukrainian agri-food imports across five major international markets: Australia, China, the European Union (EU), Japan and the United States (US). The objective is to gain insights into the challenges Ukraine faces in meeting product quality and safety standards and regulations in agri-food trade towards both regional and global markets.

Global Cleantech Innovation Index

Global Cleantech Innovation Index

2024  |  Author(s): UNIDO

The Global Cleantech Innovation Index is a collaborative effort between UNIDO’s Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Cleantech Group, which examines the potential of GCIP partner countries to produce and scale startups and micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) essential for commercializing clean technologies in coming years. The purpose of the Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2024 is to present a contemporary framework for evaluating the Cleantech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (CIEE) in the GCIP partner countries. The report consolidates key information on policy, cluster development and activities of national ecosystems to identify strengths and opportunities within them.

Case Studies: Circular Economy Implementation in Ukraine

Case Studies: Circular Economy Implementation in Ukraine

2024  |  Author(s): UNIDO

This publication, prepared by UNIDO with support of the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre (RECPC) as National implementing partner under the EU-funded EU4Environment Action, explores circular economy approaches in Ukraine. It features national case studies from local companies, gathered through RECPC’s collaboration with industry and a company survey, along with additional cases sourced from publicly available resources.

IID Policy Brief 16: The new era of industrial policy in Latin America and the Caribbean: from SDG assessment to policy solutions

IID Policy Brief 16: The new era of industrial policy in Latin America and the Caribbean: from SDG assessment to policy solutions

2024  |  Author(s): J. Ferraz, W. Peres, A. Lavopa, C. Seri

#Policy Brief

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has shown mixed results in their performance towards achieving the SDGs most closely related to industrial development. Significant progress is observed in energy-related SDGs  but large gaps are registered in the targets related to employment, economic growth, industrial development and innovation. This brief presents specific case studies from the region to illustrate how targeted policies can foster industrial development to address current gaps while leveraging on existing opportunities tied to these megatrends.

The Role of the G20 in Promoting Green and Just Transitions

The Role of the G20 in Promoting Green and Just Transitions

2024  |  Author(s): UNIDO, OECD, ILO, UNCTAD

A green and just transition – i.e. concerted global and national efforts to achieve worldwide carbon neutrality by or around the mid-century globally, in an inclusive manner and adapted to each national context – requires an active co-operation of all countries, developed and developing. It also entails ensuring that no one is left behind, and offering support to those in need, including least developed countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Guided by the preamble of the Paris Agreement, this report proposes ways for G20 and developing countries to enhance the coherence of their policies towards that vision, deepen their co-operation and render the international architecture better suited to the implementation of green and just transitions.

IID Policy Brief 13: The new era of industrial policy in Eastern Europe: from SDG assessment to policy solutions

IID Policy Brief 13: The new era of industrial policy in Eastern Europe: from SDG assessment to policy solutions

2024  |  Author(s): Z. Zavarská, B. Jovanović, O. Pindyuk, A. Lavopa, G. Martí

#Policy Brief

Recent years have witnessed a shift towards more active industrial policy interventions in Eastern Europe. However, challenges remain and targeted interventions to spur industrial competitiveness and bring the region closer to realizing the SDGs by 2030 are urgently needed. This policy brief presents some areas where modern industrial policies can accelerate SDG progress by leveraging advanced digitalization, clean energy production, FDI attraction and regional integration.

IID Policy Brief 14: The new era of industrial policy in Asia-Pacific: from SDG assessment to policy solutions

IID Policy Brief 14: The new era of industrial policy in Asia-Pacific: from SDG assessment to policy solutions

2024  |  Author(s): A. Mishrif, R. Rasiah, C. Donnelly, N. Haraguchi

#Policy Brief

Asia-Pacific has shown considerable progress toward achieving the SDGs, particularly in areas such as access to energy and industrial production. However, challenges remain in the adoption of clean energy, employment, and innovation. Modern industrial policy can play a key role in bridging these gaps. This policy brief highlights how Asia-Pacific countries can leverage opportunities in green energy, digitalization, regional integration, and demographic changes to accelerate progress toward achieving SDG 7, 8, and 9.

International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics - 2024

International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics - 2024

2024  |  Author(s): UNIDO

#International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics

The 30th edition of the International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics summarizes the long-term transformation of global industry over the past decades as it develops to become the ’Industry of the Future’. This will be defined by intelligent production systems which are powered by sustainable energy, reusing resources and materials, and harnessing the power of digitalization and AI to optimize quality and productivity. In addition to this big picture overview, our Yearbook presents the latest and emerging trends in industry worldwide, as well as specifically in the various regions and sectors around the world.

IID Policy Brief 15: Manufacturing-led growth: driving and sustaining economies

IID Policy Brief 15: Manufacturing-led growth: driving and sustaining economies

2024  |  Author(s): A. Lavopa, F. Riccio

#Policy Brief

Economic growth and development are positively associated with industrialization. This is supported by a large body of literature emphasizing the role of manufacturing as the key “progressive sector”. This policy brief provides new evidence on the manufacturing growth nexus by examining “growth episodes” and the role that manufacturing has played in recent history in boosting a country’s economic growth.

GCIP Cleantech Innovation Capacity Building Framework

GCIP Cleantech Innovation Capacity Building Framework

2024  |  Author(s): UNIDO, Cleantech Group

This framework is a key component of the UNIDO's Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) activities which focus on the Cleantech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (CIEE) strengthening and connectivity. Through GCIP, UNIDO helps strengthen the capacity of national cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in the GCIP partner countries, identifies synergies across these national ecosystems and facilitates knowledge exchange and partnership building among different CIEEs. This Framework serves as the reference document for these activities. It should be read in conjunction with other ecosystem strengthening outputs of GCIP, including the Cleantech Innovation Policy Strategy Framework, the Cleantech Innovation Cluster Development Framework, and the Cleantech Ecosystem Actor Engagement Framework. The Capacity Building Framework includes an evaluation questionnaire that countries can use to evaluate the maturity of key drivers of ecosystem effectiveness.