Partnerships with the Private Sector

Chevron
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.
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Hewlett-Packard
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)'.
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METRO Group
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.
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Microsoft Corporation
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.
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Samsung
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.
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Scania
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.
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