UNIDO

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

19
Activities on AI
32
Countries

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

UNIDOUN Secretariat - OOSA
Space4Industry: Leveraging Geospatial & Digital Intelligence for Industrial Climate Solutions
Global Brazil

Space4Industry is a global platform designed to structure, accelerate and scale the application of space-enabled solutions for industrial climate mitigation and adaptation. It builds on an initial pipeline of priority initiatives identified through the UNIDO–UNOOSA collaboration and leverages established UN space-based information initiatives, including UNOOSA's UN-SPIDER programme, translating proven space-based risk information and tools into industry-focused climate solutions.

Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTrainings/WorkshopsTechnical Assistance
UNIDO
Western Balkans “Fostering Industry 4.0 for green transition and circular economy in the Western Balkans”; “BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC)”
Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States AlbaniaBosnia and HerzegovinaMontenegroNorth MacedoniaSerbia

The projects have implemented an interactive community platform that enables members to showcase their organizations’ profiles and list products, services, and areas of expertise in a shared marketplace. An integrated AI-powered recommender system suggests relevant organizations based on user behavior and preferences, streamlining the process of discovering valuable connections and opportunities.

Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsNetworks/Mentorship/Exchange
FAOITUUN ECEUN Secretariat - DESAUN-HabitatUNDPUNEPUNIDOUNUWMO
Toolkit on Digital Transformation for People-Oriented Cities and Communities
Global Not Applicable

A comprehensive guide designed to help cities and communities leverage digital technologies for sustainable development. The toolkit, developed with 13 UN entities, provides practical strategies and tools through 12 modules covering topics from governance to smart manufacturing.

Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/Advocacy
UNIDO
Industry 4.0 to foster youth employment in Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire
Africa TunisiaCôte d’Ivoire

This project aims to address the high unemployment rates among youth and women in Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire by supporting the industrial sector to adopt and benefit from Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. It focuses on establishing a digital economy ecosystem, building 4IR capacity among labor and businesses, and creating a support network among institutions promoting 4IR investments, partnerships, and financing. The project has six components, which will be fully implemented in Tunisia, with some components also implemented in Côte d’Ivoire. The component on Smart Factory will allow the use, training and deployment of AI for increasing competitiveness of the enterprise sector. In addition, component five, will bring equipment and technologies supported by AI to enhance production and quality control, as well as to reduce waste and ensure compliance with market standards. Under output four, a number of trainings on AI and its application in manufacturing were provided to beneficiaries and trainers.

Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceTechnical assistanceTrainings/workshops