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 – 8th Plenary! Conferences

This high-level side event marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and explores how gender equality drives inclusive and sustainable industrialization. It will highlight the critical role of women in shaping the future of industry and economy, especially in the context of digitalization and the green transition. Watch Empowering Women, Transforming Industry: Leadership for a Sustainable Future! Meetings & Events

   The energy transition offers unprecedented opportunities to advance green industrialization , foster inclusive growth , and build resilient economies . A just transition can drive innovation and sustainable industries in developing and emerging economies utilizing the increasing demand for minerals vital to clean technologies . Related Sites and Documents:  Global Industry Summit . Watch The transformative power of just energy transitions for industrial development! . 01:53:31 Meetings & Events

  The global industrial landscape is undergoing transformative change, driven by megatrends such as the energy transition, artificial intelligence and digitalization, global value chain reconfiguration, and demographic shifts. These trends present unique opportunities for developing countries to foster sustainable and inclusive industrial growth. However, foundational challenges, including deficits in infrastructure, skills, and technological capabilities, must be addressed. This policy brief highlights the potential of targeted industrial policies to harness these megatrends while overcoming barriers . Key strategies include building future-ready infrastructure, equipping the workforce with advanced skills, adopting green industrial practices, fostering regional coordination, and strengthening government capabilities. By embracing adaptive, forward-looking policies, developing countries can navigate a fragmented and competitive global industrial environment, and unlock opportunit...

The Green Industrialization Hub supports developing countries in designing and implementing strategies to build local value chains for energy transition technologies that advance their energy transition, job creation and industrialization goals. Africa stands at the forefront of a new energy era. With growing global demand for renewables, the continent has the opportunity to build local value chains and industrial hubs that power innovation, green growth and jobs. Our new report , developed under our Green Industrialization Hub, outlines how G20 action can accelerate these efforts and align support with Africa’s priorities for a just and sustainable energy future . Read the full SEforALL report on Fostering Industrial Hubs for Energy Transition Technologies in Africa

 Convened by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the  Global Green Industrialization Dialogue , will bring together governments, industry, and partners to shape practical solutions and set a clear direction for industrial strategies that supports climate goals and delivers real, shared benefits. Watch the UNIDO Global Green Industrialization Dialogue! Meetings & Events

  Convened by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Global Green Industrialization Dialogue , will bring together governments, industry, and partners to shape practical solutions and set a clear direction for industrial strategies that supports climate goals and delivers real, shared benefits. Watch the UNIDO Global Green Industrialization Dialogue! Meetings & Events

Convened by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Global Green Industrialization Dialogue , will bring together governments, industry, and partners to shape practical solutions and set a clear direction for industrial strategies that supports climate goals and delivers real, shared benefits. Watch the UNIDO Global Green Industrialization Dialogue! Meetings & Events

The energy and green transition is reshaping industrial development in two ways:  (i) changing how manufacturing industries source and use energy, and  (ii) fostering the emergence of new energy-generating industries, such as solar, hydrogen and biomass.  For manufacturing industries , this transition entails adopting clean energy sources , decarbonizing production processes , and embracing circular economy principles to remain competitive and sustainable. In a global market that increasingly prioritizes sustainability , industrial competitiveness will increasingly be tied to industry’s capacity to comply with environmental regulations . At the same time, energy-generating industries are undergoing a transformation. The rapid growth of renewable energy sectors —such as solar, hydrogen and wind —coupled with advancements in energy efficiency , is creating new competitive advantages for countries and firms that lead in these technologies. Leaders in renewableene...

  Developing countries that can effectively leverage renewable energy sources and green technologies will be better positioned to capitalize on the green transition , attracting investment and integrating more seamlessly into GVCs . The energy transition presents a unique opportunity for sustainable industrialization for LICs and LMICs. The emergence of new industries related to solar and wind energy, EVs, battery production, and innovative technologies such as hydrogen and advanced biofuels, offers these countries a pathway to integrate into Global Value Chains ( GVCs ). With  global investments in clean energy reaching USD 1.8 trillion in 2023 alone, developing countries can capitalize on their natural resources, such as minerals needed for green technologies , to secure a foothold in these high-growth sectors. However, they also face financial challenges, as only 15% of global renewable energy investments are directed towards these countries, with a paltry 2% alloc...

Africa industrilization Day (AID) 2024 - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Green Industrialization to Accelerate Africa's Structural Transformation.