New UNIDO report highlights importance of industrial energy efficiency for sustainable development

ABU DHABI, 17 January 2012 – Industrial energy efficiency is key to sustainable industrial development, especially in developing countries, according to a flagship publication of the United Nations Industrial Development...[details]

ECOWAS launches new energy access initiatives for the sub-region

ACCRA, 26 October 2011 –The Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is launching several projects this week in Accra to  expand the use of renewable energy in the sub-region. The projects will...[details]

New study examines cotton yarn spinning in 11 African countries

VIENNA, 28 June 2011 – In an effort to further support the African cotton industry, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Gherzi Textil Organisation AG, a consultancy specialized in the textile...[details]

Agribusiness can reduce poverty and feed the world, say contributors to Making It magazine

VIENNA, 17 June 2011 – Agribusiness is the key to some of the great challenges of our time, according to authors writing in the latest issue of the magazine Making It: Industry for Development, published by UNIDO. Kanayo...[details]

New UNIDO study builds case for agribusiness development as path to Africa’s prosperity

Opportunities and challenges for African agribusiness and agro-industries  are the focus of a new book published by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in 2011.“Agribusiness for Africa’s...[details]