About UNIDO
UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.Activities by UNIDO
UNIDO Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing (AIM Global)
Global ArmeniaBahrainBrazilChinaCroatiaMalaysiaSaudi ArabiaSpainSri LankaTurkeyUnited KingdomUnited StatesAIM Global to catalyze international partnerships across governments, industry, private sector, academia and civil society, committed to the responsible development and deployment of AI and frontier technologies in industry and manufacturing. The Alliance strives to redirect the trajectory of technological advancement towards shared progress and reduced digital divide by advancing industrial competitiveness, sustainable development, while ensuring fair and responsible access to AI’s benefits across countries and industries.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangePromoting sustainable bush-processing value chains in Namibia
Africa, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Latin America and the Caribbean NamibiaThis project aims to bolster food and income sources by converting invasive bush species into valuable products. It leverages digital tools for sustainable land management and biomass processing, including automated Acacia detection using AI with satellite and drone images. The project also transfers technology and knowledge to enable the eThekwini Municipal Government to leverage BEAM to more effectively target their upgrading and basic urban service delivery interventions.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeUNIDO Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing (AIM Global)
Global ArmeniaBahrainBrazilChinaCroatiaMalaysiaSaudi ArabiaSpainSri LankaTurkeyUnited KingdomUnited StatesAIM Global to catalyze international partnerships across governments, industry, private sector, academia and civil society, committed to the responsible development and deployment of AI and frontier technologies in industry and manufacturing. The Alliance strives to redirect the trajectory of technological advancement towards shared progress and reduced digital divide by advancing industrial competitiveness, sustainable development, while ensuring fair and responsible access to AI’s benefits across countries and industries.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeIndonesia UN Joint Programme “Accelerating SDGs Investment in Indonesia”
Asia and the Pacific IndonesiaUNIDO’s SME upgrading component in Lombok focused on strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of SMEs in traditional and creative industries. In shrimp farming, the project introduced AI-powered tools — smart water quality sensors for continuous monitoring of critical water parameters. Real-time data analysis enabled prompt decision-making and optimized pond conditions, leading to healthier stock and higher yields.
Activity Type AI Tools/Solutions