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Joining forces with UNESCO to use nanotechnology to address water challenges
Friday, 31 May 2013
BRATISLAVA, 31 May 2013 - Nanotechnology may offer promising solutions to water problems in developing countries, but the challenges should not be underestimated. This was the conclusion of a joint session of representatives of...more
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UNIDO delegation attends Gulf region annual environment forum
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
RIYADH, 16 April – Representatives of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) taking part in the annual Gulf Environment Forum that ended in the Saudi capital today, urged countries in the region to...more
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Meeting standards, winning markets: boosting Viet Nam’s fish exports
Thursday, 21 March 2013
HANOI, 21 March 2013 – Despite efforts to comply with food safety requirements, Viet Nam has the third highest import rejection rate in the international trade of fish and fishery products. This issue is being addressed at a...more
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Supporting young entrepreneurs in Armenia
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
YEREVAN, 20 March 2013 – Helping young people in Armenia achieve their entrepreneurial aspirations is the aim of a project launched today by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The project,...more
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UNIDO supports Asia conference on implementing Rio+20 commitments
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
HANOI, 20 March 2013 - Delegates from 25 countries from the Asian-Pacific region and representatives of international organizations, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), met in Hanoi to share...more
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Strengthening Iraq’s national quality infrastructure
Thursday, 07 March 2013
BAGHDAD, 7 March 2013 – A new programme to upgrade Iraq’s national quality system, including the legal framework and infrastructure for standards, accreditation, metrology and conformity assessment, was launched today.The event...more
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UNIDO delegation led by the Director General visits Kingdom of Bahrain
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
MANAMA, 27 February 2013 – During a three-day visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, a UNIDO delegation, led by Director General, Kandeh K. Yumkella, was received by His Majesty the King, and met with Government officials, including...more
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Poland shares development experience with Iraq during UNIDO organized study tour
Sunday, 24 February 2013
WARSAW, 24 February 2013 – Fifteen specialists representing the Government of Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Basra Province and the Iraqi private sector took part in a study visit to Poland to review the...more
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UN launches new centre to accelerate use of technology in tackling climate change
Friday, 22 February 2013
NAIROBI, 22 February 2013 - From the latest technical developments in renewable energy to innovative cropping techniques, the role of technology and research in tackling climate change in developing countries is the focus of a...more
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New Country Programme Framework for Lebanon introduced
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
BEIRUT, 19 February 2013 - The Minister of Industry of Lebanon, Vrej Sabounjian, and UNIDO Representative, Khaled El Mekwad, today signed a new Country Programme Framework, which envisages new activities in the fields of...more
