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UNIDO Overview

UNIDO's Core Functions and Services

Global Forum and Technical Cooperation Agency

UNIDO's assistance is delivered through two core functions: a normative function as a Global Forum, and an operational function, providing Technical Cooperation

UNIDO's Corporate Strategy

Strategic Long-Term Vision

UNIDO works toward improving the quality of life of the world’s poor through sustainable industrial development

Medium Term Framework (2006-2009)

UNIDO’s technical cooperation services and global forum functions can be clustered around two key areas of comparative advantage: technology diffusion, and capacity building for market access and development

UNIDO Structure

Organizational Structure

UNIDO has three policymaking organs: the General Conference, the Industrial Development Board and the Programme and Budget Committee

UNIDO Facts & Figures

Budget, technical assistance, field representation and staff members

UNIDO and the UN System

UNIDO and the UN System

Since the mid-nineties, UNIDO went through a thorough reform process and addressed the same issues, which are now being discussed for the system overall

UNIDO History

Background

On 17 November 1966, the United Nations General Assembly passes resolution 2152 (XXI) establishing the United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) as an autonomous body within the United Nations