Events
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Russia reconfirms commitment to support UNIDO projects in CIS, Mongolia and Sierra Leone
Friday, 25 November 2011
VIENNA, 25 November 2011 – Russia’s continued support for the work of the United Nations Development Organization (UNIDO) was the focus of a meeting in Vienna today between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Gennady Gatilov, and...more
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UNIDO Brussels Office celebrates AID 2011 together with AU Commissioner Mkwezalamba
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
BRUSSELS, 23 November 2011 – This year the Africa Industrialization Day 2011 was marked under the motto “Tackling Energy Poverty In Africa to Increase Productivity and Economic Development". The event was organized by UNIDO...more
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UNIDO, AU Commission and UNECA say energy crucial for Africa’s industrialization
Monday, 21 November 2011
VIENNA, 21 November 2011 – The African Union Commission, the Economic Commission for Africa and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) issued a joint statement today to mark Africa Industrialization Day,...more
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Lebanon hosts regional event with focus on boosting agri-business in the Middle East and North Africa
Friday, 18 November 2011
BEIRUT, 18 November 2011 – Ways to enhance the performance and competitiveness of small and medium agro-enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa were the focus ofa regional agro-industrial Forum that ended in the...more
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Africa Industrialization Day marked in Cairo
Thursday, 17 November 2011
CAIRO, 17 November 2011 - The Cairo Office of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) today marked Africa Industrialization Day. This year the theme of the annual event is “Energy Poverty in...more
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Tokyo conference lauds green growth in Asia, calls for Green Industry action under Rio+20
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
TOKYO, 16 November 2011 – Some 500 participants representing countries predominantly from within the Asia and Pacific region gathered in Tokyo today to discuss Green Industry progress: the application of environmental and...more
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UNIDO together with Austrian and German Ministries announces 2012 Global Chemical Leasing Award
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
VIENNA, 15 November 2011 – The next Global Chemical Leasing Award Ceremony will be held in June 2012 during the ACHEMA-Congress in Frankfurt, Germany.This was announced today by the organizers of the award, the United Nations...more
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China and UNIDO mark 10th anniversary of Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Friday, 11 November 2011
BEIJING, 11 November 2011 – China today celebrates its 10-year involvement in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), a global treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from chemicals...more
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Mali shea butter receives international bio-certificates
Wednesday, 09 November 2011
L’Isle Jourdaine/Mali, 7 November 2011 - Shea butter produced under the brand “Kaloje" by the women in the Malian village Dioila has been certified organic under the U.S. National Organic Programme. The certificates are...more
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UNIDO and Republic of Korea partner on industrializing Africa
Wednesday, 09 November 2011
SEOUL, 9 November 2011 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has partnered with the Republic of Korea to develop and implement antipoverty policy efforts in Africa and expand the foundation and...more