Press Releases
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New centre in Monrovia, funded by Japan, supports youth employment in mining, construction, agricultural sectors
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
MONROVIA, 12 March 2013 - The Minister of Commerce and Industry of Liberia today hosted a signing ceremony for a new project, funded by the Government of Japan, which will help youth secure employment in the mining, construction...more
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Japan to fund UNIDO projects to reintegrate returning Liberian refugees
Monday, 11 March 2013
VIENNA, 11 March 2013 - The Government of Japan will fund two projects to be implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), which will assist the socio-economic reintegration of Liberian...more
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Global manufacturing registers further slowdown due to prolonged recession in Europe - UNIDO report
Friday, 08 March 2013
VIENNA, 8 March 2013 – World industrial production registered a further slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2012, amid deepening economic recession in Europe and weaker growth in other industrialized countries, according to a...more
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Statement by the Director General of the UN Industrial Development Organization on International Women’s Day
Thursday, 07 March 2013
VIENNA, 7 March 2013 – The Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Kandeh K. Yumkella, issued the following statement in advance of tomorrow’s celebration of International Women’s Day...more
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UN organizations, Cherie Blair Foundation, support women’s empowerment in Sierra Leone
Wednesday, 06 March 2013
FREETOWN/VIENNA, 6 March 2013 – A high-level delegation arrives in Sierra Leone today at the start of a four-day visit that aims to support the empowerment of women in Sierra Leone, and advocate their crucial roles in achieving...more
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Republic of Korea’s Trade-Investment Promotion Agency strengthens ties with UNIDO
Friday, 01 March 2013
VIENNA, 1 March 2013 - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Republic of Korea’s Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) will cooperate on joint programs and projects and other activities aimed...more
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Al Gore and Gisele Bundchen give Sustainable Energy for All initiative a major boost
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
VIENNA, 26 February 2013 – In a message being aired on CNN, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Gisele Bundchen, fashion icon and UN advocate, are voicing their support for the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative, launched...more
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Four UN agencies to assist 30 countries in transition to a green economy
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
NAIROBI/VIENNA, 19 February 2013 – A new partnership launched today by four UN agencies aims to support 30 countries over the next seven years in building national green economy strategies that will generate new jobs and skills,...more
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Heads of UNIDO and AfDB discuss solutions for global economic growth
Monday, 18 February 2013
TUNIS, 18 February 2013 - UNIDO Director General, Kandeh K. Yumkella, met today with the President of the African Development Bank Group, Donald Kabaruka, to discuss the global agenda of the World Economic Forum (WEF) with a...more
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UNIDO releases latest International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics
Friday, 15 February 2013
VIENNA, 15 February 2013 – The growth rate of world manufacturing output remained low in 2012 due to the prolonged recession in industrialized countries and its negative impact on developing and emerging industrial economies,...more
