UNIDO Business Partnerships in Action

3ADI: Agribusiness Development for Food Security and Poverty Reduction

Launched in 2010, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the 3ADI aims at strengthening the value addition to food and non-food commodities along the entire supply chain. Download the factsheet to learn more about how 3ADI mobilizes private sector resources to transform traditional agriculture into flourishing agribusinesses.

Chemical Leasing: Redefining the Sustainable Management of Chemicals

Chemical Leasing is service-orientated business model that adopts a multi-stakeholder approach to promote the sound and efficient management of chemicals throughout their life-cycle. UNIDO, with the direct support of the governments of Austria and Germany, has been pioneering Chemical Leasing in developing countries and transition economies since 2004. Download the factsheet, which takes a closer look at how Chemical Leasing brings about a win-win situation for the chemical supplier and the chemical user, as well as the environment.

UNIDO and Chevron: Supporting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in Angola

In 2010, Chevron contributed funding of $1,000,000 to a partnership initiative to introduce entrepreneurship as a subject in secondary schools in Angola. Supporting the Government of Angola's education reform endeavors, the Entrepreneurship Curriculum Programme aims to develop entrepreneurship skills among young people. Download the factsheet, which explores how the programme is building the foundation of a sustainable and dynamic private sector.

The Green Industry Platform: An Action-based Initiative for a Greener Industrial Footprint

The Green Industry Platform is a global multi-stakeholder partnership aimed at transforming manufacturing activities with a view towards increasing resource efficiency, and at the same time reducing waste and pollution. Download the factsheet to learn more about the platform and how it is bringing together business, governments and civil society to secure concrete commitments and mobilize action in support of a greener industrial model.

UNIDO and HP: Joining Hands to Provide Business and IT Training for Job Creation

Since 2010, UNIDO has been partnering with Hewlett Packard (HP) to extend the reach and impact of HP's flagship entrepreneurship education programme 'HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE)'. Download the factsheet to learn more about how the partners are engaging in shared activities to promote HP LIFE across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.

UNIDO and the METRO GROUP: Improving Livelihoods and Sustainable Food Supplies through Inclusive Value Chains

UNIDO and the METRO Group, one of the world's largest retailers, have joined efforts in a strategic alliance for safe and sustainable food supplies. Download the factsheet, which outlines how the partners are upgrading local suppliers in terms of safety, quality and sustainability, to internationally recognized standards through the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Global Markets Protocol.

UNIDO and Microsoft: Real Impact for better Economic Opportunity - Enabling Innovation and Jobs through ICT

UNIDO and Microsoft have been engaging in a strategic partnership since 2006. The ongoing cooperation focuses on fostering local innovation and promoting the growth of small businesses in Africa through the innovative use of Information and Communication (ICT) tools. Download the factsheet which takes a closer look at the various successful projects that have already arisen from the partnership and how they are making a real impact on improving employability and entrepreneurship.

UNIDO and Samsung: Transforming e-waste into Job and Business Opportunities

UNIDO, recently launched a programme together with the Republic of Korea through Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Samsung Electronics to ensure that Cambodia’s electronic industry is effective in promoting economic and environmental sustainability. Download the factsheet, which explores how the partners are leveraging complementary resources to create employment and business opportunities in the electronic industry, and to improve e-waste management skills, knowledge and practices especially among young people.

UNIDO and Scania: Partnering for Employment and Economic Revival of Iraq's Manufacturing Sector

UNIDO and Scania, a global leader in the manufacturing of trucks, buses and engines, have been strategic partners since 2011. Together with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA-KRG) the partners have established the Swedish Academy for Training, which was officially opened in April 2012. Download the factsheet to learn more about how the partners are expanding access to demand-driven skills and employment opportunities to Iraqis whilst simultaneously supporting Iraq's wider economic development.