In the global fight to overcome the coronavirus together, UNIDO is working with our Member States and partners to address this crisis. As we respond to the emergency and start to recover from the socio-economic shock, we must ensure that the recovery focuses on building inclusive and sustainable economies that are more resilient in facing pandemics, climate change and many other global challenges.
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Analysis and opinion pieces
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COVID-19 and the global contraction in FDI
COVID-19 is uprooting economic globalization. With both supply and demand experiencing simultaneous shocks due to containment measures, global production networks are being disrupted on a scale never witnessed before. The pandemic has exposed...
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Foster recovery from COVID-19 through science, technology and innovation
Numerous studies show that investment in science, technology and innovation (STI) activities, particularly research and development (R&D), is a key driver of economic growth...
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Industries post-COVID-19: A gender-responsive approach to global economic recovery
What most crises have in common is that they hit the most vulnerable and marginalized populations—among which women are disproportionally represented—the hardest. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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COVID-19 effects in sub-Saharan Africa and what local industry and governments can do
Despite global trends in COVID-19 containment, most people in SSA may have no realistic option but to continue working and engaging in business activities for their day-to-day survival. Significantly lower international...
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COVID-19, poverty and why rescuing industry is a good strategy
Recent successful experiences in poverty reduction in developing countries will not be sustained and we might even witness setbacks in the fight against poverty, as well as increased income and wealth gaps...
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Rescue industries and firms now: How to minimize the long-term negative impacts on economies and populations
The failure of industries and firms will inflict long-term irreversible damage on economies and populations, particularly vulnerable...
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Between policy and politics in Latin America and the Caribbean
Policy responses to COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean require a two-pronged approach: managing short-term effects of the pandemic while setting conditions to address healthcare system deficiencies...
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Could the coronavirus spur automation and reverse globalization
Automation and reshoring mitigate the risks firms face in the event of a pandemic or other shocks. Industrial policies that aim to strengthen a country’s healthcare sector and reduce its dependence on global supply...
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COVID-19 Critical Supplies: The Manufacturing Repurposing Challenge
As the global COVID-19 emergency continues to unfold, one urgent problem is the shortage of critical supplies such as masks, ventilator and test kits for both the healthcare sector and the wider population...
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How industrial policy can mitigate the impact of the pandemic
What began as a health emergency is now rapidly threatening to turn into a global economic crisis. Policy actions and coordination will be crucial in mitigating the impacts of the emergency on industry...
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How the pandemic disrupts global value chains
COVID-19 has struck at the core of global value chains hub regions, including China, Europe and the US. The pandemic has severe implications for international production networks and may leave its legacy...
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Policy brief: COVID-19 Impacts on Industry: Recommendations for the Arab Region
In comparison with other regions, the total recorded COVID-19 cases and deaths in the Arab region remain relatively low, though their numbers are increasing. Nevertheless, all countries have already enacted...
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Coronavirus: the economic impact
The factor of uncertainty afflicting the economic system and the capacity of decision makers to respond to the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic in a timely and effective manner is significant. A recent study published in VOX (Baker et al 2020), which analyses the...
Stories
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Supporting medical waste management in India and beyond during COVID-19 epidemic
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, UNIDO is supporting medical waste management efforts in countries across the world. The organization has significant experience of working...
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Morocco partnership projects adapt to COVID-19 lockdown
Since mid-March 2020, people in Morocco have been operating under strict rules of confinement in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and non-essential businesses are expected to remain closed...
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A post COVID-19 São Tomé and Príncipe: UNIDO helping to realize a sustainable future through renewable energy and energy efficiency
Endowed with picturesque beaches, rainforests and coral reefs that attract tourists from around the world, São Tomé and Príncipe...
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Forging ahead in spite of COVID-19: UNIDO biogas project in South Africa
Across South Africa, the COVID-19-induced national lockdown measures have had immediate and dramatic impacts throughout South Africa. Coming into effect on 27 March, there has been a total border...
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India's manufacturing reels from the impact of COVID-19
To try and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Indian government imposed a nationwide lockdown on 24 March. To guage the impact on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the United Nations Industrial...
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Stopping the spread of COVID-19: disinfecting public spaces in China
The COVID-19 outbreak brought Chinese society, especially cities such as Wuhan, to a standstill but not the science and technology. As Wu Yabin, chief representative of the United Nations Industrial Development...
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UNIDO’s ITPO Bahrain: reacting to the crisis, preparing for the aftermath
JIn mid-March, Bahrain had the fourth-highest per capita rate of positive COVID-19 cases worldwide. In response, the Bahraini government introduced strict precautionary measures to limit the spread of the virus...
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Why standards play an important role in mitigating the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
As in many industrial sectors, the elaboration of standards and quality infrastructure is crucial for maintaining the highest quality of medical products and services. Failure to observe...
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Flattening the curve, continuing to work: Uruguay
“We are all working from home using WhatsApp, video conferencing and email. We had a two-hour meeting yesterday where we agreed on a protocol and deliverables for the week ahead,” explains Manuel Albaladejo, the UNIDO Representative...
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Armenian apparel manufacturer starts producing masks to help fight coronavirus
To help counter the fast-spreading COVID-19 virus in Armenia, the TOSP apparel manufacturer is diversifying production to include medical masks. The TOSP Knitting Factory, located in the Malatia-Sebastia district...
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In China, robot delivery vehicles deployed to help with COVID-19 emergency
Unmanned vehicles or carts that can carry food or other items are nothing new, not in China at any rate. The JD.com e-commerce company began road-testing the country’s first domestically developed self-driving...
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Tunisia's entrepreneurs swing into action against COVID-19
As of 31 March, Tunisia had confirmed 362 cases of the coronavirus and nine deaths. The authorities have imposed a general lockdown, keeping people from leaving their homes except to buy necessities...
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COVID-19: UNIDO helps Tajik textile enterprises diversify into PPE productiont
As of 14 April, Tajikistan had not announced the confirmation of any COVID-19 cases. Over recent months, the authorities have taken drastic measures to help keep the coronavirus at bay. The border with China...
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GQSP Colombia and national entities join forces in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Everyone is looking at the medical product supply chain. Shortages of products such as ventilators, masks, gloves, protective clothing, disinfectants and sanitizers are having a significant impact on patient care...
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COVID-19 stimulus packages must carry energy efficiency incentives to help industries and economies rebound
Just like the widespread industrial shutdowns of the Great Depression, the COVID-19 economic crisis has left industrial companies reeling...
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