UNIDO launches the Industrial Development Report 2024 in Africa
Johannesburg, 26 March 2025 - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) together with the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID) at the University of Johannesburg and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) co-organized a joint event titled ‘The Future of Industrial Development in Africa’ in Johannesburg on 26 March 2025. The event served as the regional launch for Africa of UNIDO’s Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2024.
Guinea Bissau validates its national implementation plan for the Water Convention
“Our two main rivers, the Rio Geba and the Rio Corubal, are shared with Senegal and Guinea. 80% of the drinking water available to the population of Bissau comes from a shared aquifer, the Bassin Aquifère Sénégalo Mauritanien. Cooperation with our neighbouring countries is therefore crucial”, stressed the Minister of Natural Resources of Guinea Bissau, Malam Sambu, in a national workshop on the validation of the national implementation plan of the Water Convention, taking place this week in Bissau.
The UN and AU collaborate for sustainable development in Africa
Kampala, 7 April 2025 (ECA) - The United Nations and the African Union (AU) are creating synergy in implementing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Agenda 2030, described as "Two agendas, One framework."
UNIDO and Nigeria sign historic partnership for sustainable economic and industrial development in Nigeria
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, have launched a four year Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) Flagship Strategy.
UNIDO and Sweden launch Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Programme
Vienna, 26 March 2025 – The “Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa” (EELA) Programme, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), was officially launched at the Sweden House in Vienna.
Conflict and rising food prices drive Congolese into one of the world's worst food crises according to new IPC data
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced that new data from the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis reveals the highest number ever recorded of acutely food insecure populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Africa’s $3.4 trillion opportunity: Turning vulnerabilities into resilience
Stronger intra-regional trade, strategic investments and bolder economic reforms are crucial to unlocking the vast potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Africa has the potential to become a major driver of global trade and economic growth. The 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, launched on 10 February by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and Côte d'Ivoire’s Minister of Trade, Industry and SME Promotion Souleymane Diarrassouba, highlights how bold policy reforms and strategic investments can strengthen Africa’s resilience to global shocks and create new economic opportunities.
Sudan: EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge to provide essential supplies
In view of the rising humanitarian needs due to the raging conflict in Sudan, the EU launched a Humanitarian Air Bridge transporting critical supplies to our humanitarian partners in Port Sudan. The 30 tonnes of essential items, including water, sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter equipment were transported from the warehouses of the United Nations in Dubai to Port Sudan. Upon arrival, they were handed over to UNICEF and the World Food Programme.
The Humanitarian Air Bridge is organised in the framework of the European Humanitarian Response Capacity, a tool designed to fill gaps in the humanitarian response to natural hazards and human-induced disasters.
Global Gateway: EU, Latin America and the Caribbean lead the charge for a Green and Just Transition
In commemorating Europe Day, the European Union (EU) officially launched its €35-million climate action programme Euroclima in the Caribbean region. Today’s launch follows October’s Ministerial meeting, where EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen and Caribbean Ministers agreed to put just green transition at the core of the partnership between the EU and the Caribbean region. The launch took place at Walkers Reserve, an eco-forest located on the east coast of the country, which is also a centre for regenerative agriculture, further highlighting the focus and commitments of Euroclima.
Global Gateway: New investments to connect people via universal and meaningful Internet
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European Commission have joined forces to advance universal and meaningful connectivity and help achieve sustainable digital transformation.
The new ITU-EC project, ‘Promoting and measuring universal and meaningful digital connectivity’, will leverage EUR 3 million over a three-year period and help to meaningfully connect the world’s population, enabling all people to leverage the Internet to its full potential. The project is part of the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.