Vienna, 21 April 2026 - A historic milestone was marked with the first global celebration of the International Day of Women in Industry (IDWI) on 21 April 2026. The Day was proclaimed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (UNIDO) 173 Member States through a resolution adopted at the 21st session of the UNIDO General Conference held i...
The 2026 CallAs part of the UNDP Plastics Innovation Programme (UPIP), which launched its Call for Proposals in 2025 and supported 11 innovations, UNDP would like to extend this call in 2026 to further identify and scale up innovative solutions to address plastic pollution challenge in Viet Nam.The 2026 Call, funded by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Devel...
On April 13, 2026, the New Development Bank (NDB) received a long-term credit rating of AAA with a Stable outlook from China Chengxin International Credit Rating (CCXI).In its report, CCXI affirmed the strengths of the New Development Bank, including “a clearly defined strategic plan, a well-established risk management framework, good profitability, adequ...
Promoting global cooperation and expanding African participation in AI supervisionOn 31 March 2026, an information session on the Global Network of AI Supervisory Authorities (GNAIS) held in Libreville, Gabon, bringing together key supervisory stakeholders from Gabon to advance dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) governance and international cooperati...
AbstractThe multilateral development system is being reshaped by growing geopolitical fragmentation and tightening aid budgets. After decades of expansion, funding to the system fell sharply in 2024, with further reductions expected through 2027. This downturn has exposed longstanding structural challenges, including funding vulnerabilities and institution...
WASHINGTON, APRIL 16, 2026— The following Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have agreed to closer collaboration on a common approach to measuring the impact of our operations on creating more and better jobs. To achieve this, we will deepen coordination and partnership across countries, MDBs, the private sector, and other stakeholders.The work will be...
On April 17, 2026, a Business Opportunities Seminar (BOS) was organised by the New Development Bank (NDB) and the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) to raise awareness among Indian companies about procurement opportunities available under NDB-financed projects across NDB’s member countries. The event served to showcase key ongoing and upcoming ...
DOWNLOAD PICTUREIn a period of heightened global uncertainty, including the evolving situation in the Middle East, the Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) today underscored the importance of close cooperation to support stability, safeguarding development progress, and responding to mounting pressures in their member economies.“MDBs are working...
Vienna, Austria, 16 April 2026 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) convened the Cleantech Days 2026, the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme’s (GCIP) annual forum, funded by the Global Environment Facility. Running from 7 to 10 April 2026, in conjunction with International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum, the event brought ...
Bogotá, Colombia, 14 April 2026 – The Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has announced the publication of the third call-for-proposals at its annual event, held in Bogotá, Colombia, marking a further major milestone in advancing breakthrough innovative solutions for sustainable, res...
