US joins Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative

23 September 2022

The United States has joined the Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI) – an international coalition of public and private organizations that are working to decarbonize heavy industries, starting with the steel, cement and concrete sectors.

Bridging the industrial skills gap in Uganda by investing in people

22 September 2022

KAMPALA - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and its partners, including the Government of Japan, the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), and Komatsu Ltd., have jointly launched the Mechanical Engineering Training and Advisory Centre (METRAC) in Luwero, Uganda, which is the first dedicated training centre for road construction equipment operators.

UN-led coalition to release targets to cut carbon from public construction projects

21 September 2022

Pittsburgh – New international targets to cut carbon emissions from public construction projects – from new buildings to roads and bridges – will be released by a global coalition of public and private organizations led by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

Fourth edition of UNIDO’s regional training on gender and industry delivered for Latin America and the Caribbean

20 September 2022

BOGOTÁ – With the financial support of Norway, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) delivered a Regional Training on Gender Equality and Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development for stakeholders from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

The Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa to focus on green energy and energy access at the UNGA

19 September 2022

VIENNA – On the margins of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA III) will organize a high-level event, “Accelerating energy access and green transition for Africa’s inclusive and sustainable industrialization”.

UNIDO and Switzerland renew commitment to promoting quality and standards

16 September 2022

VIENNA - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Switzerland, through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), today signed the second phase of the Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP), a CHF 14 million (approximately US$14.5 million)  programme extension to consolidate and scale up joint work initiated in 2017.

Strengthening the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices to attract sustainable investments for innovative technology and knowledge transfer in Ethiopia’s textile and garment sectors

16 September 2022

ADDIS ABABA – Improved Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices – next to price and quality of products – are key success factors for competitive textile and apparel industries - that was the main message reflected at the international conference on triangular cooperation to promote sustainable textile investments and operations in Ethiopia.

UNIDO and HUAWEI collaborate to facilitate technological innovation and entrepreneurship for economic and social development

15 September 2022

SHENZHEN – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), participating in the HUAWEI GLOBAL Startup Summit, themed “Foreseeing the Power of Entrepreneurs” agreed to cooperate through the HUAWEI CLOUD Startup Program for global scientific advancement and technological progress to support economic and social development.

“WEEEkathon”with young scientists generates innovative approaches for circular e-waste management

15 September 2022

LIMERICK - Over 20 young scientists from across the world gathered in Limerick, Ireland to discuss the introduction of innovative circular economy approaches to tackling e-waste.

UNIDO brings experts together to discuss skills for resilience

15 September 2022

VIENNA – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (UNIDO) Learning and Knowledge Development Facility (LKDF) convened an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) to explore and exchange views on the importance of skills to foster resilience. 

UNIDO and the Government of China agree to strengthen South-South cooperation

14 September 2022

BEIJING - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) signed three project documents at the UNIDO Representational Office in Beijing.

Innovative Invest-in-ACP Platform launched at the World Investment Conference (WIC) 2022

13 September 2022

GENEVA– The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized a Conference for Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) region at the 26th World Investment Conference 2022 of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), themed “IPAs shaping the future of FDI”.

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.