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European Union (EU)-United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) Launch €9M Project: Advancing Hydropower and Circular Economy in Nigeria

The projects aims to enhance energy accessibility and promote circular economy practices to address pollution and climate change in Nigeria

The European Union introduced two new projects in Nigeria: Small Hydro Power Development for Agro-industry Use (SHP-DAIN) and Advancing Nigeria's Green Transition to Net Zero through Circular Economy Practices. Both will be executed by the United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) as part of a 9 million euro contract over three…

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    • From the African COP27 to the Africa Industrialization Summit
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From the African Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the Africa Industrialization Summit

Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents in the world, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Africa has been and remains the top focus of UNIDO’s efforts to accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) which has just finished its work in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, UNIDO advocated that the full implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…

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    • International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Support Global Energy Transition Through Green Hydrogen
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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Support Global Energy Transition Through Green Hydrogen

In their statement made at the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, both Organisations’ leads declare to jointly advance the transition towards sustainable energy

Today, Francesco La Camera, the Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Gerd Müller, the 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. In their statement made at the…

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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Japan improve operations at geothermal power station in Kenya by implementing internet of things (IoT) technology

The IoT project aims to install and demonstrates the effectiveness of the IoT technology at the Olkaria geothermal power station

With funding from the Government of Japan, and in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Government of Kenya, and the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched its “Strengthening Capacity for Operation and Maintenance with Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies for Olkaria…

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    • Flanders and UNIDO announce joint project to accelerate South Africa’s transition to a green economy
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Flanders and UNIDO announce joint project to accelerate South Africa’s transition to a green economy

It will be implemented in collaboration with national entities of key government departments, including the NCPC-SA and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

The Flemish Government has committed 2.4 million Euro (approx. R41m) to a project aiming to strengthen the adaptation capacity for a green and resilient economy in South Africa. The project was designed in consultation with national counterparts in South Africa, including the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and the Department…

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UNIDO, Zambia sign a five-year Programme for Country Partnership

The Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) will strengthen existing and forge new partnerships for the inclusive and sustainable industrial development of Zambia

LI Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Chipoka Mulenga, Zambia's Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, have signed a five-year Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) on the occasion of the Eighth Forum on Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID) during the 19th session of the UNIDO General Conference. Under…

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    • Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) industrial diagnostic study validated by Rwandan stakeholders
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Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) industrial diagnostic study validated by Rwandan stakeholders

Rwanda’s Ministry Of Trade and Industry acknowledged the relevance of the UNIDO industrial diagnostic study for the on-going drafting of a new, national industrial policy

An industrial diagnostic study carried out by experts from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has been validated by Rwanda’s Permanent Secretary the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Yves Bernard Ningabire, and other relevant Rwandan stakeholders, paving the way for the formulation of a Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) Rwanda.…

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    • Japan, Hitachi Construction Machinery and UNIDO to train construction equipment operators in Zambia
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Japan, Hitachi Construction Machinery and UNIDO to train construction equipment operators in Zambia

The four-year project will align industrial skills development to the needs of the industry and the labour market, ultimately fostering productive youth employment

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Government of Japan, the Government of Zambia, and Hitachi Construction Machinery company are joining forces to address the growing demand for skilled construction equipment operators in Zambia’s construction and mining industries. With the shift in Zambian economy towards more capital- and skill-intensive…

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Strengthening Africa's pharmaceutical industry: learning the lessons from COVID-19

Participants acknowledged the need to expedite and support local production of pharmaceuticals and the health industry in Africa

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 and medicinal needs from outside the continent at an annual cost of…

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UNIDO DG delivers key speech at the Ministerial Session of the African Union Commission’s Specialized Technical Committee for Trade, Industry and Minerals

Under the leadership of the AUC, UNIDO and other partners have initiated a collaborative study on the mapping of regional value chains

UNIDO Director General LI Yong delivered a speech at the Ministerial Session of the Third Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee of Trade, Industry and Minerals, which was organized virtually by the African Union Commission’s Department of Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining. “UNIDO is a key partner in the…