UNIDO's investment project preparation and appraisal (IPPA) e-learning course

23 November 2022

VIENNA - UNIDO releases a new online course on investment project preparation and appraisal (IPPA). The course aims to support investment promotion agencies and investment promotion institutions in creating and developing bankable investment opportunities to enhance financial flows through mobilizing domestic investments and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to accelerate sustainable economic growth in their countries.

Director General at the fiftieth session of the Industrial Development Board (IDB)

23 November 2022

VIENNA – At the opening of the fiftieth session of the Industrial Development Board (IDB), Director General Gerd Müller briefed representatives of UNIDO’s Member States about the recently completed restructuring of the organization, saying he was making UNIDO fit for the future. 

Industrial policy for the energy transition

21 November 2022

VIENNA – During the fiftieth session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Industrial Development Board (IDB), guest speakers addressed representatives of Member States at a special event, Industrial Policy for the Energy Transition.

From the African COP27 to the Africa Industrialization Summit

20 November 2022

VIENNA - Africa has been and remains the top focus of UNIDO’s efforts to accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

Progress by Innovation: Solutions for People and Planet - UNIDO at COP27

18 November 2022

The driving motto of UNIDO’s engagement at COP27 was ‘Progress by Innovation – Solutions for People and Planet' to support developing countries and transition economies in low carbon industrial and economic development.

UNIDO to advise Mexican state Tabasco on industrial policy

18 November 2022

VILLAHERMOSA – Mexico’s economy has flourished over the past three decades, mainly thanks to a free-trade pact with the United States and Canada, which has driven exports, but progress has been uneven. Tabasco’s economy has fared better than those of neighbouring states in the south of the country, but the authorities want to diversify.

Meeting climate targets through circular bio-based solutions

17 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - A panel of experts discussed initiatives to facilitate a just transition to a bio-economy.

Jordan presents its AI Strategy and Implementation Roadmap

17 November 2022

SWEIMEH - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship of Jordan (MoDEE), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission (UN ESCWA) and the European Union Delegation in Jordan presented the country’s  Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and Implementation Roadmap for Jordan (2023-2027) at the 9th edition of the MENA ICT Forum 2022.

Japan and Sweden join Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative

16 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), Japan and Sweden announced they are joining the Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI) – an international coalition of public and private organizations working to decarbonize heavy industries, starting with the steel, cement and concrete sectors.

Dominican Republic: taking investment promotion to the global level

16 November 2022

SANTO DOMINGO - Diplomatic missions of the Dominican Republic pioneered the use of UNIDO’s Invest in ACP Platform for global investment promotion efforts by digitally showcasing the country’s investment opportunities to potential global investors. Investment opportunities and investment-related information available on the Invest in ACP Platform provides precision targeting of specific investors based on opportunity type, sector, source of investment markets and size.

GCIP: advancing cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship

15 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH – The second phase of UNIDO’s Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) was officially launched on the margins of the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 27).

Bringing Azerbaijan’s innovation ecosystem to a new level

14 November 2022

VIENNA - Increasing national capacities in the application of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies and accelerating the digital transformation are priorities for Azerbaijan. Over the past two years, the Government of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have been working together to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and unlock the country’s potential for digital transformation.

The Blue Agenda in Indonesia to accelerate sustainable ocean development

14 November 2022

NUSA DUA - The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, together with eight United Nations agencies, including UNIDO and its international development partners, launched the National Blue Agenda Actions Partnership (NBAAP) on the margins of the 17th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Bali. This new partnership aimed at supporting the Government of Indonesia in accelerating progress toward achieving the National Medium-Term Development Plan on the blue agenda.  This initiative will help drive achievement toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

UNIDO and Camco to jointly catalyze adaptation finance for climate-resilient agriculture in Southern Africa

11 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and climate and impact fund manager Camco signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to ramp up investments in climate-resilient agriculture in Southern Africa.

At COP27, Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition calls for rapid deployment of clean energy technologies to achieve Paris Agreement goals

11 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET), a high-level body of engineers and energy system experts helping build the UN Secretary General’s coalition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, has convened for the first time at the UN climate change conference (COP27).

UNIDO and EU support Armenia to develop its quality infrastructure system

10 November 2022

YEREVAN – The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, UNIDO and the Delegation of European Union (EU) to Armenia launched a project entitled “Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia”.

Accelerating the transition to a circular economy as a holistic response to the triple planetary crisis

09 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH – A United Nations high-level side event at COP27 discussed how circular economy principles and practices can serve as a catalyst to promote human well-being, preserve nature, cut pollution, and make economies more competitive.

UNIDO’s special event at COP27 highlights importance of innovative energy solutions, with focus on green hydrogen

09 November 2022

IRENA and UNIDO support a global energy transition through green hydrogen

08 November 2022

Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), have signed a joint declaration on advancing sustainable energy through the fundamental role of green hydrogen.

COP27: UNIDO to support new Global Renewable Hydrogen Forum

08 November 2022

SHARM EL-SHEIKH – UNIDO Director General, Gerd Müller, took part in the “Investing in the Future of Energy: Green Hydrogen” high-level roundtable at COP27, co-chaired by Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Arab Republic of Egypt, and Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany.