Cairo, Egypt, 2 September 2026 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) convened a workshop for government representatives, Regional Economic Communities, private-sector actors and international experts in Cairo on 1–2 September to explore how industrial clusters can help SMEs strengthen value-chain linkages, boost competitiveness...
Nairobi, Kenya, 2 September 2026 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) have taken an important step to deepen their collaboration by signing a Joint Declaration aimed at scaling up climate resilience and adaptation finance in Sub-Saharan Africa.Announced at the Adaptation Investment Summit for Af...
Kololi, The Gambia, 28 August 2026 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in partnership with the Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA), officially launched the “Enhancing Food Safety Practices to Unlock Market Access for Gambian Cashew” project at the African Princess Hotel in Kololi.Funded by the Standards and Trade Devel...
Cairo, Egypt, 4 August 2026 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), with funding from the Government of Japan and in cooperation with Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment, provided specialized laboratory equipment to the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC), strengthening national capacity ...
London, United Kingdom, 26 June 2026 - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) took part at the London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2026, with a focus on advancing partnerships and initiatives on climate innovation, green industrialization, including themes such as: industrial decarbonization and cleantech manufacture, finance, digital...
Tokyo, Japan, 29 July 2026 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan are advancing their partnership to promote sustainable, inclusive industrial development in the Global South. On 29 July, the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) in Tokyo hosted a ceremony launching the "UNIDO In...
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 20 July 2026 – Following the UNIDO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean in Montevideo, UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller visited Argentina where he met with government officials, visited industrial facilities operated by Daimler Trucks and Bayer in Zárate, and engaged with stakeholders involved in an ur...
Shanghai, China, 23 July 2026 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) participated in the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, highlighting the importance of international cooperation, capacity-building and practical solutions to ensure that artificial intelligenc...
Montevideo, Uruguay, 14 July 2026 – On his mission to Latin America, the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Gerd Müller visited Uruguay. He participated in the opening of the national Industry Week and launch of Uruguay’s new Industrial Policy 2050 alongside the Secretary of the Presidency, Alejandro Sánc...
Vienna, Austria, 3 July 2026 – To help accelerate the digital and green transformation of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), through the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC), successfully concluded its first Factory of the Future Advisor workshop. Held from 30 June t...
