UNIDO’S Regional Projects

Our Regional Response

UNIDO’s interventions in the region combine upstream activities with results oriented technical cooperation and contribute to building strategies, know-how and institutional capacities in the countries we work. Our regional response also involves the promotion of dialogue amongst countries and the facilitation of improved information sharing and knowledge management. These are essential in order to assist the region in growing a diversified economy and creating wealth and employment for its citizens. UNIDO’s regional projects span two or more countries in the region - under our three priority thematic areas: poverty reduction through productive activities; trade capacity building and energy and environment.

Working closely with the public sector, our regional response encompasses private sector development; promotion of investment and technology transfer; enhancing industrial competitiveness and trade; sustainable energy sourcing and usage as well as responsible environmental stewardship. Our approach is underscored by the fact that the private sector is a key driver of industrial development and should play a crucial role in economic and industrial development and in particular in achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

Examples of Regional Projects

1.    3 ADI
2.    Oil Palm Sector Development
3.    MRU Youth Communication Scheme
4.    West Africa Quality Programme
5.    Guinea Current Large Marine Ecosystem Project (GCLME)
6.    UNIDO Regional Center For Small Hydro
7.    POPS