Why This Forum MattersThe UNIDO Climate Adaptation and Industrial Resilience Forum 2026 is a global meeting point for governments, industry, finance, and innovation partners to put climate adaptation at the heart of industrial development. Anchored in UNIDO’s Climate Action Plan 2025–2029, it focuses on practical solutions that keep factories running, pr...
Photo: Pexels / cottonbro studioWalk into a grocery store and markets behave as textbooks predict prices signal value; consumers compare options, competition rewards efficiency. Now we swap groceries for cancer treatment, maternal care, or emergency surgery. Healthcare is different. As Nobel Laureate Kenneth Arrow argued six decades ago—and glob...
At a meeting on 16 February, WTO members participating in the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) initiative continued exploring new approaches to reforming fossil fuel subsidies and examining the effects of subsidies provided to emissions-intensive sectors. Members reaffirmed the importance of enhancing transparency through greater information and experienc...
Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation1 with the People’s Republic of China on February 13, 2026. The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this consultation.The Chinese economy has remained remarkably resilient despite facing mul...
18 February 2026 - 10:30 am - 18 February 2026 - 1:00 pmLocation :UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, FranceRooms :Room IType :Launch of a publicationArrangement type :In-PersonLanguage(s) :French, English
The ongoing war in Ukraine has displaced millions of people and put significant strain on local economies. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), have faced major disruptions, leading to job losses, skill gaps and reduced income opportunities. In response, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), ...
A new ITC report shows strong support for the African Union certification scheme, highlighting quality as the top driver for its success in boosting regional trade.The African Union’s Made in Africa (MiA) label is gaining momentum across the continent, promising to reshape how African-made goods are perceived both locally and internationally. Launched in ...
UN Zambia Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali Delivering her remarks during the launch. UNDP Zambia/Cecilia Mubambe17 February 2026 — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf), today officially re-launched iVerify Zambia 2.0, a national fact-checking and response mechanism designe...
17 February 202614:00 - 16:00 hrs. Intercontinental Hotel LusakaLocation: Lusaka, ZambiaAdd to CalendarKey IssuesOn 17 February 2026, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), through its Extractive Commodities Section within the Division of International Trade and Commodities, is organizing the launch of the report “Rapid assessment of value addition and divers...
In recent years, discussions around debt in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have often been framed by narratives suggesting that debt challenges stem primarily from excessive borrowing or ineffective policies. While these perspectives reflect real and important concerns, the latest evidence from the International Debt Report (IDR) 2025 p...
