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No Coast, No Limits: How Landlocked Countries are Turning Barriers into Bridges

Stories & Blogs UNSDGAug 06, 2025(Story )

For nearly a billion people living in landlocked countries, every journey to the outside world is a long one.

From maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector

Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 04, 2025(Story )

Sustainable practices, value chains, and inclusive growth are shaping Cabo Verde’s ocean-based development.

Why Small & Medium Business are the Overlooked Powerhouses of Development.

Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 27, 2025(Story )

In the global economy’s fast-moving engine, one force consistently delivers outsized impact—yet rarely gets the spotlight: Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

Middle Income Countries (MICs) can lead shift to green industrial development

Stories & Blogs UNIDOApr 29, 2025(News )

Middle-income countries (MICs) can increase their competitiveness and lead the global shift towards a green industrial system…

Developing countries need fair market access and partnership to secure jobs

Stories & Blogs UNIDOApr 18, 2025(News )

The recent tariff increases by the U.S. administration highlight the critical role of sustainable economic and industrial development as a strong industrial base is essential for job creation, income generation, and social progress.

UN Global Compact and private sector move to accelerate progress on SDGs in Africa.

Stories & Blogs UN Global CompactApr 11, 2025(News )

To accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the United Nations Global Compact hosted the SDGs Activation Day earlier this week as part of its Forward Faster Now Africa initiative.

UNIDO and Nigeria sign historic partnership for sustainable economic and industrial development in Nigeria

Stories & Blogs UNIDOApr 02, 2025(News )

The PCP aims to support the needs of the Government of Nigeria for inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

UNIDO launches the Industrial Development Report 2024 in Africa

Stories & Blogs UNIDOMar 28, 2025(News )

“Industrialization is not only about boosting production and economic growth, but also a key driver of the SDGs”. Nelson Muffuh, UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa stated.

UNIDO and Sweden launch Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Programme

Stories & Blogs UNIDOMar 26, 2025(News )

The event was hosted by Annika Lisa Markovic, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sweden to UNIDO and brought together high-level representatives from the programme’s partner organizations.

Global Africa Business Initiative Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative.

Stories & Blogs UN Global CompactFeb 05, 2025(News )

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary.