UNIDO and WAIPA deliver master classes on FDI-SME business linkages
Sep-15-2020
In the context of a successful inter-institutional cooperation between UNIDO, the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-ILO),...
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Investment guide for the automotive sector in Colombia published
Sep-14-2020
A new investment guide, entitled Guide for Investors: Colombian Automotive Industry has been published by UNIDO and ProColombia, the Colombian government’s agency in charge of promoting domestic and f...
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ADVANCING CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT FOR THE NEW DIGITAL AGE - Now available in English, French, Spanish and Russian
Sep-11-2020
UNIDO’s publication, launched on the occasion of World Accreditation Day on 9 June, titled: ADVANCING CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT FOR THE NEW DIGITAL AGE, is now available in English, French, Spanish a...
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The ISO Survey: 2019 results available
Sep-10-2020
The latest results of the yearly ISO Survey are available, which show an estimation of the number of valid certificates to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) management system standa...
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New handbook helps SMEs create safe and healthy workplaces
Sep-09-2020
Health and safety at work not only saves lives, it is essential to effective business performance. ISO 45001 is the first and only International Standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) ...
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ITPO Italy showcases innovative solutions for urban environments at ESOF2020
Sep-08-2020
As part of the “Innovation Bridge Trieste – Dubai 2020” project, funded by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Italy organized a confer...
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UNIDO and EU support mitigation of COVID-19 risks in Guinea
Sep-07-2020
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the UNIDO project “Relance de la Filière Ananas en Guinée”(REFILA) is helping in preventing the spread of the coronavirus in Guinea by mitigating its negative impa...
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GMIS 2020 VIRTUAL SUMMIT – 24 HOURS TO GO!
Sep-03-2020
A high-level audience of international policymakers, private sector leaders, renowned academics and civil society representatives are addressing “Glocalization: towards inclusive and sustainable value...
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Economic value and social benefits of Quality Infrastructure
Aug-31-2020
Accredia (Italian National Accreditation Body) has realized a profound research project regarding “Accreditation and certifications. Economic value and social benefits” . This is the first study measu...
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GLOBAL QUALITY AND STANDARDS PROGRAMME (GQSP) - A TRULY GLOBAL INITIATIVE
Aug-27-2020
The Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP) is a truly global initiative developed to assist more than 10 countries worldwide to boost their competitiveness in 14 specific sectors, as highlighte...
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UNIDO and UN Women promote women empowerment in the Colombian automotive industry
Aug-24-2020
On 14 August 2020, UNIDO in collaboration with UN Women, organized an awareness seminar to promote the uptake of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) - established by UN Global Compact and UN Wom...
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UNIDO uses “smart glasses” to remotely support testing laboratories in Ghana
Aug-20-2020
While no industry is escaping the disruption of COVID-19, UNIDO is building resilience by implementing the latest technological solutions to provide remote technical assistance. UNIDO provided smart g...
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