Africa Industrialization Day

 The  General Conference (GC)  is  UNIDO 's supreme policymaking organ where all Member States meet once every two years. It determines the  guiding principles and policies of the Organization , and approves the budget and work programme of UNIDO. Every four years, the GC appoints the Director General. The Conference also elects the members of the  Industrial Development Board  and the Programme and Budget Committee. Watch the Twenty-first session of the General Conference – 9th Plenary! Conferences

This high-level panel event will bring together representatives from UNIDO Member States and civil society to express their support for the establishment of an International Day of Women in Industry (IDWI). The session will highlight the importance of creating a global platform to recognize and celebrate women's contributions across industrial sectors. Related Sites and Documents:  Global Industry Summit . Mobilizing Recognition of Women in Industry: The Next Step Meetings & Events

The fashion and textile industry represents a unique intersection of economic opportunity, cultural expression, environmental responsibility, and social impact. As one of the world's most globalized and labor-intensive sectors , it plays a critical role in industrial development , especially in low-income and emerging economies where it provides significant employment, particularly for women. Watch from cotton to fashion: Advancing global gender equality across the value chain! Meetings & Events

This high-level session marks the official launch of UNIDO's Fair Share Programme , introduced by a short film contrasting fashion's global allure with its social and environmental costs . The film features collaborations with OTB Group in Tunisia and Versace in Egypt, demonstrating how circular, inclusive, and ethical production can unite creativity with responsibility . Watch the aunch of Fairshare: UNIDO's programmatic framework on sustainable supply chains! 01:24:30 Meetings & Events