VIENNA/BEIJING, 28 October 2021 – UNIDO and the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) have concluded a relationship agreement to promote bamboo and rattan industry development.

VIENNA, 11 October 2021 - UNIDO and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) have concluded a memorandum of understanding that identifies a series of technical areas for joint cooperation which include the development of agro-industries, increasing the participation of women and youth in productive activities, positioning Arab industries at the right stage of global value chains, and supporting small and medium enterprise development, trade capacity-building, and entrepreneurship development.

NEW YORK, 28 September 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted Africa´s vulnerability due to its reliance on imports for most vaccines, medicines and other health product needs. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) estimates that Africa imports about 94% of its pharmaceutical

VIENNA, 23 November 2021 – The new Permanent Representative of Ecuador, Mireya del Carmen Muñoz Mera, presented her credentials to Director General LI Yong.

VIENNA, 3 November 2021 – UNIDO Director General LI Yong met with Rodolfo Solano Quirós, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Costa Rica, to identify next steps and ways forward in the cooperation between UNIDO and Costa Rica.

 VIENNA, 22 October 2021 – During the occasion of the visit of Austria’s Foreign Minister, Michael Linhart, to the Vienna International Centre, DG LI Yong highlighted UNIDO’s recent accomplishments in working towards the Agenda 2030 and in particular towards realizing SDG9 on industry, infrastructure and innovation.

VIENNA, 19 October 2021 – UNIDO Director General LI Yong met with Sharaf Sheralizoda, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, to discuss progress in ongoing joint technical cooperation activities and planned new initiatives.

VIENNA, 14 October 2021 – Director General LI Yong met with Volker Türk, Assistant Secretary-General for Strategic Coordination in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on the occasion of his visit to Vienna, Austria.

VIENNA, 8 October 2021 - The new Permanent Representative of Chile, Belen Constanza Sapag Muñoz de la Peña, presented her credentials to Director General LI Yong.

I am very pleased to join you in the celebration of Africa Day today, at a time as we witness an unprecedented crisis — a crisis that affects all parts of the world but that also highlights the varied challenges that Africa is facing.

On behalf of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), I would like to warmly welcome you at this panel session jointly organized by UNIDO and our honorable Russian partners – the Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum established under the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Roscongress Foundation. Today’s session is devoted to the topic of “Women executives in building successful business models”.  This is a topic which is particularly relevant in the context of our common aspiration to attain inclusive and sustainable development on the global, regional and national level.

I am pleased to welcome you all to the stand of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at Hannover Messe. I thank you for the efforts and costs you have taken on you to ensure to be with us at this important event which is considered the world’s largest industrial fair.  

On behalf of UNIDO, it is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to our joint celebration of International Women’s Day.

On behalf of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), I would like to warmly welcome you to the Vienna International Centre.

Message from the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on the occasion of World Environment Day 2018 and in advance of World Oceans Day 2018.