Description
The mission of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. ISID is UNIDO’s innovative vision on how to promote and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 9 on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, as well as the other 16 SDGs, in order to attain the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In addition to its policy making function, the General Conference will highlight successful partnerships and technical cooperation achievements, also through an interactive exhibition that will focus on today’s most relevant topics for UNIDO Member States, including Gender, Circular Economy, Youth and Entrepreneurship, Industry 4.0, Industrial Parks, and Sustainable Energy. Different thematic hubs with innovative formats will be featured that will offer a full-immersion experience to all participants:
A perspective from Arab and African countries on how to achieve SDGs through Entrepreneurship and Innovation - panel discussions
Launch of the Gender Strategy 2020-23 and the Future of Inclusive Industry - side-event:
Sustainable Development Goal Impact Investment Platform (SIIP) – Circular Economy - side-event:
Cleantech as a Catalyst for Climate Action and the Clean Energy Transition - side-event:
Fostering Innovation and Connectivity for a Smooth Transformation to Industry 4.0 - side-event:
Launch of the Industrial Development Report 2020 - the flagship publication and the major research output of UNIDO, covering the latest developments and trends in the area of industrial development in a global context.
Young Entrepreneurs as Drivers of Innovation and Job Creation for Competitive and Resilient Economies - side-event:
Promoting Sustainable Industrial Parks and Low-Carbon Urban-Industrial Development for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization- - side-event:
Please find more details on the event and registration procedures here.
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