Switzerland sponsors accreditation of food testing labs Nov 13, 2009
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its mandate is to promote and accelerate sustainable industrial development in developing countries and economies in transition, and work towards improving living conditions in the world's poorest countries by drawing on its combined global resources and expertise. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Committee for Investor Survey Project inaugurated Aug 4, 2009
The ISP, which is being championed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), is a shift from the general investment promotion campaigns to a mop targeted approach supported by evidence-based strategies. It aims at bringing together Investment Promotion Stakeholders (IPS) and the beneficiaries of surveys to implement their findings to promote a culture of unity among the IPS to share a common vision, as well as evolve a common message on what to do to improve the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bridging digital divide on mountain of e-waste Jun 18, 2009
"We will deal with the criticism and push HP to deal with that," said Yumkella, director of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Amid criticism that technology company Hewlett Packard (HP) is not doing enough to eliminate toxic substances from its products, the head of the United Nations industrial development program Kandeh Yumkella vowed on Wednesday to take the issue up with the UN's long-time partner. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sierra Leone: From Soap-Makers to Electricians Mar 26, 2009
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) works with regional association, the Mano River Union, to research existing and potential private sector demand for youth labour. The group's youth employment officer, Julia Rowe, told IRIN youth employment actors must make sure to avoid common pitfalls. (allAfrica.com)
