UNIDO and the Government of China strengthen collaboration to enhance South-South and Triangular Industrial Cooperation

12 September 2022

VIENNA – South-South and Triangular Cooperation leads to greater innovation as it provides opportunities for developing countries to learn from each other and to share best practices.

UNIDO and Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship to Foster Innovation Ecosystems for Start-Ups and Scale-ups

12 September 2022

VIENNA – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand their partnership beyond the existing technical assistance project portfolio to contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Global Network of Energy Centres calls on COP27 to support regional cooperation as a cornerstone of the climate transition

12 September 2022

VIENNA - UNIDO convened the Fifth Steering Committee of the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC) with support of the Governments of Austria, Norway and Spain, from 5 to 8 September 2022 at the Vienna International Centre.

Digital platform to boost agribusiness in Ghana

08 September 2022

ACCRA –  The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI) signed an agreement to scale up Ghana’s national initiatives on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) promotion.

UNIDO, UNEP and WHO celebrate the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2022

07 September 2022

VIENNA – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to celebrate this year’s International Day of Clean Air for blue skies.

Working with Honduras on shared prosperity

05 September 2022

VIENNA – UNIDO Managing Director, Yuko Yasunaga, welcomed a high-level delegation from Honduras to the organization’s headquarters for discussions to identify and develop cooperation initiatives in support of the country’s development priorities.

During ESCAP’s Fourth CICTSTI Session, UNIDO presents its 2022 Industrial Development Report and discusses the future of industrial development in Asia-Pacific

30 August 2022

BANGKOK – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) presented its Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2022: The future of industrialization in a post-pandemic world at a side event of the Fourth Session of the Committee on Information and Communications Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation (CICTSTI) held by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

UNIDO TICAD 8 Week

26 August 2022

VIENNA -  Five virtual events on various themes, including the launch of the Industrial Development Report 2022 in Africa, marked the observance of the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) Week at UNIDO.

Agriculture – A key sector for Africa’s development and prosperity

26 August 2022

VIENNA - Agro industrial parks are the proven tools for the structural transformation of an economy. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) recognizes that agriculture is a key sector for Africa’s development and prosperity, said Managing Director, Corporate Services and Operations of UNIDO, Yuko Yasunaga.

UNIDO and Japan improve operations at geothermal power station in Kenya by implementing internet of things (IoT) technology

24 August 2022

NAIROBI – With funding from the Government of Japan, and in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Government of Kenya, and the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched its “Strengthening Capacity for Operation and Maintenance with Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies for Olkaria Geothermal Power Station in Kenya” project.

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo sharing knowledge and best practices on how to attract investments and technology from Japan

24 August 2022

TOKYO - A webinar “How to Succeed in Attracting Investment and Technology from Japan” organized by UNIDO ITPO Tokyo took place as a side event of the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) in Tunisia. The seminar discussed investment promotion and technology transfer from Japan to Africa. 

UNIDO and Japan provide equipment to South Africa’s first ISO-accredited biodegradation testing facility

23 August 2022

PRETORIA – Within the framework of its project “Support for transitioning from conventional plastics to more environmentally sustainable alternatives”, which is funded by the Government of Japan, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

During TICAD8, UNIDO presents its 2022 Industrial Development Report and reflects with its partners on future courses of action for Africa

23 August 2022

Vienna – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) presented its Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2022 at a side event of the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8).

Presentation of 2022 UNIDO Industrial Development Report provides platform to discuss the future of industrial policies in Latin America and the Caribbean

22 August 2022

SANTIAGO – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) presented its Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2022: The future of industrialization in a post-pandemic world during the “The future of Latin America industrialization in the face of new global challenges” seminar, which was co-organized with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

UNIDO and the European Union to support the participation of Armenia in the International Metrology System

17 August 2022

YEREWAN- Within the framework of its project “Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia”, which is funded by the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized workshops for decision makers of the Armenian government and for high level officers of the National Metrology Institute on how to participate in the International Metrology System.

In Pakistan, UNIDO honors high achievers in energy-intensive industries through Energy Performance Awards

17 August 2022

Islamabad – Within the framework of its project “Sustainable Energy Initiative for Industries in Pakistan”, which is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) arranged for the first-ever Energy Performance Awards to recognize high achievers in energy-intensive industries.

Africa at the centre of UNIDO’s Industrialization efforts: UNIDO Director General, Gerd Müller

12 August 2022

VIENNA - “Food security in Africa is among the priority areas for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and it is keen to support agro-processing industry and establish agricultural value chains across the continent,” declared Director General (DG), Gerd Müller.

Google and UNIDO brokering innovative ideas and technology solutions for the environment

11 August 2022

VIENNA – UNIDO met representatives of Google to discuss digital innovation for sustainable development. The Director General, Gerd Müller, expressed UNIDO’s interest to bring in appropriate and feasible digital solutions and technology to developing countries to accelerate their efforts towards sustainable industrial and economic development.

UNIDO AND EU promote good governance of quality infrastructure in Armenia

09 August 2022

VIENNA – Within the framework of its project “Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia”, which is funded by the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized an awareness building workshop on good governance of quality infrastructure (QI) for over thirty policy makers and senior officials from line ministries and related institutions.

UN Secretary-General praises UNIDO during visit to Mongolia

09 August 2022

Ulaanbaatar – During his visit to Mongolia, UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with UN Resident Coordinator Tapan Mishra and the UN family. The meeting also allowed for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (UNIDO) work to be highlighted: