UNIDO supports MSMEs as catalysts for sustainable growth
Jul-07-2025
Guangzhou, China, 27 June 2025 – During the 20th China International SME Fair (CISMEF), which was held from 27 to 30 June 2025 in Guangzhou, China, UNIDO reaffirmed its commitment to empowering SMEs a...
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Launch of €50M ATCMA ECOWAS Programme to boost Trade Competitiveness and Market Access in West Africa
Jun-24-2025
ABUJA, 17 June 2025 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) component of the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) programme was officially launched as part of ...
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UNIDO and ITC launch first technical meeting for €200M Africa Trade Programme
Jun-23-2025
Lusaka, 4 June 2025 – €200 Million EU funded Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Programme to Boost African SME Development.African Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) st...
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Is the Global South Ready for the EU’s Digital Product Passport? – First Insights from the Textile Sector
Jun-19-2025
The EU’s upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP), part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), is set to reshape global textile supply chains by enforcing greater product transpar...
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UNIDO and ISO advance international standardization for sustainable laboratory infrastructure
Jun-17-2025
VIENNA, 11 June 2025 – Held on the sidelines of the 7th Plenary Meeting of the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Technical Committee 336 (ISO/TC 336), which took place in UNIDO’s ...
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2nd Edition of QI4SD Index Launched with New Methodology and Results Report
Jun-16-2025
Vienna, 16 June 2025- The 2nd edition of the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index has officially been launched, accompanied by the release of two key publications: the QI4S...
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UNIDO Launches Standards Compliance Analytics: A Game-Changer for Global Trade and Development
Jun-09-2025
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) officially launches its new edition of the Standards Compliance Analytics (SCA), marking a significant step forward in supporting countri...
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Tested once, accepted everywhere: how accreditation empowers MSME
Jun-05-2025
Vienna, 5 June 2025- As the world prepares to mark World Accreditation Day on June 9, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is spotlighting the transformative impact of accred...
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UNIDO advances global Blue Industry agenda at 2nd Development Dialogue
Jun-02-2025
Vienna, 26 May 2025 – In the lead up to the United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC 3), Nice, France, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) convened the Second Development...
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Clearing the Way for Blue Trade: UNIDO Launches Strategic Guide to Boost Fisheries Trade in Southern Africa
May-28-2025
UNIDO is proud to announce the release of a groundbreaking new publication, the Strategic and Operational Guide to Assess the Conformity of Fishery Products: Improving Trade under the One-Stop Border ...
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Revitalizing Ukraine’s Berries & Nuts: UNIDO’s Roadmap to Global Markets
May-27-2025
A new UNIDO study is catalyzing the revitalization of Ukraine’s berries and nuts sector by providing a strategic roadmap to unlock export potential and drive economic recovery. Developed under the Glo...
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Rooted in Resilience: Strengthening Ukraine’s Berry and Nut Sectors Against Climate Change
May-22-2025
Climate change is no longer a distant threat – it's a present force, reshaping industries across the globe, and Ukrainian berries and nuts sector is no exception. From erratic weather patterns that di...
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