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
Strengthening Implementation Design of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Eco-System in Jordan
Arab States JordanThis project supports building an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ecosystem in Jordan by enhancing job opportunities and improving the efficiency and quality of government services. The government, in collaboration with UNIDO industry stakeholders, created its National AI Strategy and Implementation roadmap which aims to promote the use of AI in key economic sectors, build an enabling environment, develop digital infrastructure and AI-specialized capacities, and strengthen the role of the public sector in the use of AI and its applications.
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/SolutionsUNIDO Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing (AIM Global)
Global ArmeniaBahrainBrazilChinaCroatiaMalaysiaSaudi ArabiaSpainSri LankaTürkiyeUnited 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/ExchangeFostering Slovenian – Cuban innovation cluster for biopharma, medical and nanotechnologies sectors 2020 – 2023
Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Latin America and the Caribbean CubaSloveniaThe project intends to develop a Slovenian – Cuban innovation cluster model for biopharma, medical and nanotechnologies sectors along the period 2020 – 2021. The project can be considered a pilot model for interregional cooperation, facilitating knowledge sharing and technology transfer from and to participant countries, and could be replicated or extended to other countries in Latin American and Caribbean region, and in Southeastern Europe/The Balkans region as well. An e-training course “Application of Advanced Technologies and New Business Models in the Biopharma and Medical Sectors” was launched in May 2023.
Activity Type Trainings/Workshops