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World manufacturing figures expected lower this year as industrial production slows in second quarter, says UNIDO report
Thursday, 01 September 2011
VIENNA, 1 September 2011 – The world manufacturing output growth is expected to be slower this year compared to last year even despite high growth rates in developing countries, says a report released today by the United Nations...more
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Hoi An to be Viet Nam’s first eco-town with UNIDO’s assistance
Thursday, 01 September 2011
An action plan based on the internationally acclaimed ‘eco-town’ model was launched in Hoi An City in August. Run by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the project will work alongside business and...more
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Japan and UNIDO to increase cooperation
Thursday, 25 August 2011
TOKYO, 25 August 2011 – Areas of further cooperation with the Government of Japan and other key stakeholders, and preparations for a Green Industry Conference in November were discussed during a mission by the Director-General of...more
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Mexico pledges renewed support for UNIDO
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
VIENNA, 23 August 2011 – UNIDO welcomed a renewed financial and programmatic commitment from Mexico about UNIDO’s work that will further enhance the already substantial cooperation in priority areas and will facilitate a closer...more
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UNIDO, Germany and the US help renovate and build capacity of Iraqi industrial high school
Friday, 19 August 2011
TALKAIF, Iraq, 18 August 2011 – The Mayor of Talkaif in Ninewa Governorate of Iraq hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this week at the Ashur Industrial High School in Talesquef, Iraq. The event recognized the joint efforts of the...more
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2011 Bluesky Award open for application globally
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Bluesky Award 2011 activity is now open for applications globally. As in previous years, this year’s award will be focusing on the Application of New Technologies for Renewable Energy Utilization. The Awards Ceremony will be held...more
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Unemployed Iraqis get skills training with support of UNIDO, Germany and the US State Department Provincial Reconstruction Team
Friday, 05 August 2011
AL HAMDANIYAH, Iraq, 5 August 2011 – Some 28 residents of Al Hamdaniyah received certificates and technical start-up toolkits this week at a ceremony hosted by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the...more
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China and UNIDO partner to phase out ozone depleting and greenhouse gases under Montreal Protocol
Thursday, 04 August 2011
In July 2011, the People’s Republic of China signed an USD 265 million agreement with the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol to reduce its use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) by 17 per cent....more
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Director-General Yumkella heads UN delegation to Brazil for talks on Rio+20 summit
Wednesday, 03 August 2011
BRASILIA, 2 August 2011 - The Director-General of UNIDO, Kandeh K. Yumkella, who also chairs UN-Energy, is leading a high-level United Nations delegation on a mission to Brazil this week for consultations with the Government and...more
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UNIDO and LibanPack organize training course for Arab SMEs
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
BEIRUT, 26 July 2011 – Representatives of Iraqi and Sudanese small and medium enterprises are taking part in a training course on packaging and labeling and its role in marketing and preservation of food products that started...more
