UNIDO Publications
Survey of Supply Chains in Post-Conflict Conditions in Ukraine
2023 | Author(s): UNIDO
The report presents an analyses of critical industrial supply chains with the highest potential for growth, profitability, increase and job creation in Western Ukraine, focusing on resource efficiency, clean production and industrial symbiosis opportunities at the industrial park and company level.
2023 | Author(s): C. Altomonte, G. Presidente, N. Coniglio, D. Vurchio, C. Pasini, N. Cantore
#Policy Brief
Developed countries are witnessing a resurgence in industrial policy in response to the
‘poly-crisis’ caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid digitalization, climate change and
escalating geopolitical tensions. The concept of ‘strategic autonomy’, i.e. reducing reliance
on key intermediate goods and raw material imports lies at the centre of industrial policy
in the European Union (EU). By analysing the trade patterns of industrial goods at
the product level and applying UNIDO’s DIVE tool, coupled with a novel filtering procedure, we identify the challenges and opportunities for NACs under this new European policy framework while also offering evidence-based policy recommendations for the region’s governments.
IID Policy Brief 1: Global Industrial Policy: Measurement and Results
2023 | Author(s): R. Juhász, N. Lane, E. Oehlsen and V. C. Pérez
#Policy Brief
Using a readily available source of mass data on commercial policies, we present insights into current industrial policy use around the world. Our findings suggest that industrial policy is on the rise globally, with rich countries leading the race in terms of its use.
IID Policy Brief 3: Development finance institutions
2023 | Author(s): João Carlos Ferraz
#Policy Brief
Given effective political guidance, solid policy directives as well as sufficient resources, development finance institutions (DFIs) have the DNA and capability to efficiently and innovatively foster sustainable development.
IID Policy Brief 2: Mission-oriented industrial strategy
2023 | Author(s): M. Mazzucato and R. Kattel
#Policy Brief
A new approach to industrial strategy is necessary to tackle today’s grand challenges.
Agriculture Systems Transformation Accelerator (ASTA)
2023 | Author(s): UNIDO, FAO
#Agribusiness development #Food security
ASTA is a global programme – co-led by UNIDO and FAO – that works with countries to transform their agrifood systems.
2023 | Author(s): UNIDO
#Newsletter
The UNIDO reform process "Progress by innovation" in action
IID Policy Brief 6: Who is at the forefront of the green technology frontier?
2023 | Author(s): A. Lavopa and M. de las Mercedes Menéndez
#Policy Brief
The development of green technologies is a pre-condition for effectively addressing
climate change. Green technological change has accelerated in the last decade, pointing
to a potential new technological revolution around the green economy. This policy brief
explores who is driving this incipient revolution.
IID Policy Brief 5: Greening industrial development
2023 | Author(s): G. Anzolin and A. Lebdioui
#Policy Brief
Climate change raises important questions for the sustainability of industrialization as a development model, a model that has allowed countries to prosper over the past two centuries. Industrial policy is increasingly being recognized as a key ingredient of the transition to a low carbon future. Greener consumption is crucial if we are to achieve the sustainability goals.
2023 | Author(s): UNIDO
#Newsletter
Progress by innovation – UNIDO pioneers modern personnel policies
IID Policy Brief 4: Aligning digital and industrial policy
2023 | Author(s): C. Foster and S. Azmeh
#Policy Brief
Digital technologies are driving industrial transformation, with impacts across a range of
sectors of production. This includes potential shifts in the geography of global production
with implications for industrial development. Novel approaches to industrial policy are
necessary to embrace and take advantage of these changes.
Partnering for Africa's Challenge on Plastic Pollution
2022 | Author(s): UNIDO
This paper, funded by the Japanese government, underscores UNIDO's role in tackling Africa's plastic pollution challenge through circular economy practices. Highlighting projects in South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria, it emphasizes initiatives such as sustainable materials, improved recycling technologies, and capacity building for waste pickers. These efforts aim to reduce environmental plastic leakage, promote sustainable waste management, and drive inclusive economic opportunities across Africa.
Study on Plastic Value Chain in Nigeria
2022 | Author(s): UNIDO
This paper, funded by the Japanese government, examines Nigeria’s plastic waste issues, focusing on the plastic value chain. It highlights the significant environmental and health challenges posed by plastic pollution and provides insights into sustainable alternatives and recycling technologies. The study emphasizes the importance of improving waste management systems and adopting circular economy practices to reduce plastic waste leakage into the environment. The report also considers the impact of COVID-19 on plastic waste generation.
