Press Releases
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Industrialization should play central role in Africa’s economic development
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
ABIDJAN, 26 March 2013 – Participants at the sixth joint annual meetings of the African Union (AU) Conference of ministers of economy and finance, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Conference of...more
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Study tour for Nigerian investors to Madagascar and Mauritius
Monday, 25 March 2013
ABUJA, 25 March 2013 - A delegation of Nigerian private sector investors led by the CEO of the Bank of Industry, Evelyn Oputu, concluded a one week study tour to Madagascar and Mauritius today. The mission, organized by the...more
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UNIDO, IFC to cooperate on resource efficient and cleaner production in Ukraine
Thursday, 21 March 2013
WASHINGTON, 21 March 2013 – A cooperation agreement was signed today between the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It will promote investment in enterprises making...more
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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
