Propelling Least Developed Countries into the digital age

07 March 2023

The Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) acknowledges the critical importance that science, technology and innovation can have in propelling least developed countries (LDCs) into the Digital Age and concurrently achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

FAO and UNIDO Director-Generals launch Agrifood Systems Transformation Accelerator

06 March 2023

ASTA is a global programme designed to help LDCs make their food systems more inclusive, sustainable and resilient by fostering partnerships and generating private-sector investments.

UNIDO Director General calls for a 'new deal', a new economic approach for fair globalization

05 March 2023

Müller said, “A better deal is needed for the developing world, based on stronger global solidarity."

Bangladesh: circularity opportunities in the textile value chain

28 February 2023

Raising awareness of circularity among textile and fashion industry stakeholders, identifying policy eco-systems for the textile industry, as well as rethinking the approach to textile waste in order to enable inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

UNIDO contributes to the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2023

27 February 2023

UNIDO presented research on Africa’s progress with Sustainable Development Goal 9 at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2023 (ARFSD 9).

Talking industrial energy use, industrial decarbonization, at the International Conference on Renewable Energies

23 February 2023

At SPIREC 2023, representatives of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) participated in discussions on how to accelerate the decarbonization of the energy system.

Collective action on food security can bring prosperity and stability

19 February 2023

Müller stressed the need for global solidarity in the context of ending hunger as a collective goal, and highlighted the role of job creation in maintaining social stability.

UAE, UNIDO reinforce industrial partnership to boost resilience, sustainability

14 February 2023

Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), today signed two significant joint declarations at the First Industry and Advanced Technology Forum.

MoIAT and UNIDO to organize the Industry and Advanced Technology Forum as part of World Government Summit 2023

13 February 2023

The Forum will launch a new initiative to boost the industrial sector’s technological transformation.

Regenerative Society Foundation and UNIDO officialize their cooperation to achieve the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

08 February 2023

A joint declaration was signed to establish areas of common interest, such as as agriculture value chain development, digitalization and innovative finance, in particular on the African continent.

Increasing global health security through strengthened supply chains in Africa

07 February 2023

UNIDO participated in the 9th edition of the Pharma Maghreb Expo 2023, the largest pharmaceutical technology exhibition in Africa, under the theme of “Giving Africa Local Pharmaceutical Industry of Quality”.

Republic of Palau becomes 171st UNIDO member state

24 January 2023

The Republic of Palau has become a member of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Palau’s President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. hailed his country’s accession to UNIDO membership.

At Davos, UNIDO calls for partnerships to share knowledge and technology

19 January 2023

Müller highlighted what is at stake if we do not engage developing countries more meaningfully in achieving sustainability.

UNIDO helps steer industries towards a sustainability path, in line with Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

18 January 2023

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) supports its Member States to steer their industries on a path to sustainability, to restore ecosystems and ensure conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, said UNIDO’s Managing Director Ciyong Zou.

UNIDO Global Call 2022 - winners announced

16 January 2023

SHANGHAI - Seven awards were announced at the UNIDO Global Call 2022 Award Ceremony. The awards for green and innovative solutions in advanced digital production, green growth, medicine and health, and smart agriculture and food categories were announced in a live ceremony.

Jordan improves its position in Government AI Readiness Index 2022

15 January 2023

AMMAN - Jordan ranked 63rd out of 181 countries according to the Government AI Readiness Index 2022, improving its position upward compared to 2021, when it ranked 80th out of 161.

What next? The future of industrial strategies

13 January 2023

VIENNA - Companies and governments need to come together to redesign their industrial strategies to ensure productivity, innovation and economic growth.

UNIDO and Saudi Arabia to enhance cooperation to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030

08 January 2023

Gerd Müller started his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to strengthen cooperation between UNIDO and the Kingdom.

Fifth UNIDO-European Union High-Level Dialogue

13 December 2022

BRUSSELS – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the European Union (EU) held a fifth High-Level Dialogue.

UNIDO at COP15: Charting an industrialization path in harmony with nature path

13 December 2022

MONTREAL  - As a member of the Environment Management Group and a partner of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, UNIDO is strongly committed to work with all stakeholders towards the adoption and implementation of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.