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UNIDO fosters dynamic dialogue on women’s economic empowerment in Europe and Central Asia

VIENNA, 8 February 2019 – UNIDO continues to promote a dynamic dialogue on women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, also through today’s promotional event titled “UNIDO as a global platform for the promotion of women’s economic empowerment – Initiatives in Europe and Central Asia”.
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UNIDO stresses importance of innovation for inclusive and sustainable industrialization during the EU Industry Days 2019

BRUSSELS, 5 February 2019 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) actively contributed to the European Industry Days 2019, which recognizes the importance of industry in sustainable development and which focuses on industrial challenges, such as sustainability, digitalization, investment and globalization.
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UNIDO Director General at the EU Industry Days

Brussels, 5 February 2019 – Director General LI Yong took part in the high level panel podium discussion on Industry and the Future of Globalization jointly with Jyrki Katainen, EU Commissioner for Industry and Internal Market, Carl-Henric Svanberg, Chairman of the European Round Table of Industrialists Chairman of Volvo, and Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director of the International Trade Center.
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G77's Vienna Chapter chairmanship handover ceremony

VIENNA, 30 January 2019 – Director General LI Yong participated in the handover ceremony of chairmanship of the G-77.
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Italy to contribute EUR 5.8 million to three new UNIDO projects in Africa and the MENA region

VIENNA, 24 January 2019 - Italy’s continued support for inclusive and sustainable industrial developm
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Alliance for Rural Electrification and UNIDO announce partnership to promote sustainable energy access for productive uses

VIENNA, 23 January 2019 - Increasing access to affordable and reliable sustainable energy is essential for long-term economic prosperity and the achievement of the Sus
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MOZAMBIQUE - CREDENTIALS

VIENNA, 20 February 2019 – The new Permanent Representative of Mozambique, Ambassador Amadeu Paulo Samuel Da Conceição, presented his credentials to Director General LI Yong.
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UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA - FAREWELL

VIENNA, 19 February 2019 – Ambassador James Alex Msekela, Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to UNIDO, paid his farewell visit to Director General LI Yong.
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JAMAICA - CREDENTIALS

VIENNA, 13 February 2019 – The new Permanent Representative of Jamaica, Ambassador Cheryl Kay Spencer, presented her credentials to Director General LI Yong.
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NAMIBIA - CREDENTIALS

VIENNA, 11 February 2019 – The new Permanent Representative of Namibia, Ambassador Nada Kruger, presented her credentials to Director General LI Yong.
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ARMENIA - CREDENTIALS

VIENNA, 7 February 2019 – The new Permanent Representative of Armenia, Ambassador Armen Papikyan, presented his credentials to Director General LI Yong.
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ICIS - MEETING

VIENNA, 6 February 2019 – Director General LI Yong met with Larbi Djacta, Chair of the International Civil Service Commission (ICIS).
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UNIDO Director General opening speech at the Promotional Event: UNIDO as a Global Platform for the Promotion of Women's Economic Empowerment – Initiatives in Europe and Central Asia

As prepared for delivery

Excellencies,

Distinguished Guests,

Ladies and Gentlemen,
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On World Environment Day, UNIDO says: let's #BeatPlasticPollution

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.
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Speech at Hannover Messe 2018

(As prepared for delivery) Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues and Collaborators, I am delighted to welcome you all, as exhibitors and participants, to the stand of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at Hannover Messe. I congratulate you all for your participation in this important event. Many of you have traveled long distances to be here and to promote your joint work with UNIDO, which serves to remind us all of the importance of our work and collaboration.
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Vienna Energy Forum 2018 Special Session Opening Remarks

Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
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Director General LI's Statement at the Seventh meeting of Inter-Agency and Expert Group on SDGs

(As prepared for delivery) On behalf of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, I welcome you to the Seventh meeting of the IAEG-SDG Indicators here in Vienna.
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#IWD2018: "We spotlight and applaud the tireless efforts of activists working to transform women’s lives"

VIENNA, 8 March 2018 - LI Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has issued the following statement on the occasion of International Women's Day 2018.
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Meeting with Jerzy Kwieciński, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Economic Development of Poland - 27 March

2016-DG Li with the AU Commissioner of Trade and Industry, Fatima Haram Acyl , during the 26th AU Summit in Addis Ababa

2015-DG Li and UNIDO Goodwill Ambassador

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