UNDP joins the African Union and Partners to launch the Continental Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) for Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP-AfricaJul 18, 2025(News )The plan aims to support Africa’s shift toward a circular economy that promotes green growth, resource efficiency and inclusive development.
Pioneering the Future: How UNDP's timbuktoo is Redefining Development Finance at FFD4
Stories & Blogs UNDP-AfricaJul 17, 2025(Story )On the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, UNDP hosted a high-level side event titled “Building the Future of Engagement with the Private Sector.”
Building Africa’s trade future, together ITC hosts Partnerships for Africa Day in Geneva to scale African-led trade solutions.
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalJun 23, 2025(Article )As global trade becomes increasingly uncertain and fragmented, Africa’s 50 million small businesses—responsible for 80% of employment on the continent—face mounting pressure to compete, integrate, and thrive.
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.
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.
A stronger connection between Business and Human Rights is critical for Sustainable Economic Development in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP-AfricaOct 30, 2024(Story )The third African Business and Human Rights Forum (ABHRF), held from 8 to 10 October 2024, has released the Nairobi Declaration on Business and Human Rights: Voices from the African Business and Human Rights Forum.
The Government of Guinea, Alteo Group, and UNIDO join forces to accelerate skills development in the bauxite and alumina industry.
Stories & Blogs UNIDOJul 08, 2024(News )The Guinean government, the French group ALTEO Alumina and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have signed a public-private development partnership (PPDP).