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Director General visits IAEA laboratories, says innovation is key to solving global hunger and climate change

VIENNA, 3 March 2022 - How nuclear science helps to control pests, can add to food safety, and allows us to develop new crops - these were some of the topics covered during last week's visit to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) laboratories in Seibersdorf by Gerd Müller, the new Dir
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Japan continues to support UNIDO’s activities in Africa

VIENNA, 23 February 2022 - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan are continuing to deliver on their pledge to support African countries on their path to progress towards the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as building back better from COVID-19. Productive activities carried out in a sustainable manner are crucial to tackle the global climate crisis, protect the environment, end hunger and create jobs.
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UNIDO and International Organization of the Francophonie join forces for investment promotion

DUBAI, 22 February 2022 - Fatou Haidara, UNIDO Managing Director for Corporate Management and Operations, has represented UNIDO at the investment forum, “Investir en Francophonie”, at the World Expo Dubai (UAE).
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Improving the quality of post-harvest processes in Ghana’s rice value chain

ACCRA, 18 February 2022 - Rice is an important crop in Ghana, with a steady increase in consumption over recent decades due to population growth, urbanization and changes in consumer habits. However, multiple challenges across the value chain are holding back the full development potential of nation
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UNIDO DG Gerd Müller calls for a strong AU-EU partnership on climate and energy at EU Industry Days 2022

BRUSSELS, 10 February 2022 – Gerd Müller, UNIDO Director General intervened at the EU Industry days and stressed the importance of global solidarity to achieve the twin green and digital transition.
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Support for Suriname’s pineapple sector: UN Joint SDG Fund approves 3ADI+ proposal

ROME/VIENNA, 15 February 2022 – The United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Fund has awarded a US$2m grant to boost Suriname’s pineapple sector through a programme that will benefit indigenous and other rural communities. It will be implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as lead agencies, in partnership with the International Labour Organization and the United Nations Population Fund.
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Flanders and UNIDO announce joint project to accelerate South Africa’s transition to a green economy

PRETORIA, 15 February 2022 - The Flemish Government has committed 2.4 million Euro (approx. R41m) to a project aiming to strengthen the adaptation capacity for a green and resilient economy in South Africa.
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Boost for Sri Lanka’s cinnamon producers as EU agrees protected geographical indication

VIENNA, 2 February 2022 - Sri Lanka’s application to the European Union for a protected geographical indication for Ceylon cinnamon has succeeded. The application, developed with the technical support of UNIDO, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 22 June 2020 and received a favourable decision from the European Commission on 2 February 2022.
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UNIDO scales up Development Dialogues on the 4IR Strategic Framework

VIENNA, 25 January 2022 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is pleased to announce the launch of a new brochure titled Making the 4th Industrial Revolution Work For All: Development Dialogues on the 4IR Strategic Framework 2021-2030.
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First Latin American e-waste report published

VIENNA, 25 January 2022 - According to a new report produced under UNIDO’s Latin America and the Caribbean e-waste project, only three per cent of Latin America’s e-waste is reported as collected through formal channels and treated in an environmentally sound manner. There is no certainty about the remaining 97% that may include US$1.7bn in recoverable materials a year.
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