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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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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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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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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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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
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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
