Selected Activities

Global Partnerships

For African Governments, information is indispensable in the design of effective investment promotion policies.

Regional Initiatives

The Government of African nations have long realized the imperative of industrialization for their economic and social growth.

UNIDO in Action

On 7 June 2007, UNIDO and Microsoft announced a joint initiative that would create a bridge between companies discarding used computer equipment and small and medium enterprises in Africa that could refurbish and repair the equipment for their own use.

 

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    "We cannot afford to be bystanders at the technological marvels that create economic value and transform societies. In an internationally competitive environment, we have to run fast even to stay where we are."
    Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella, Director-General of UNIDO
    Extraordinary Conference of African Ministers of Industry, South Africa, September 2007