UNIDO

Venezuela “Industrial Upgrading and Modernization Programme for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Phase I)”

Latin America and the Caribbean Venezuela

The project supported in enhancing food security and boosting employment through modernizing five agro-industrial value chains. This technical support led to significant yield improvements through the use of digital and AI-powered solutions, including multispectral drones, GIS-based spraying drones, satellite imagery, and a mobile app for monitoring agricultural machinery speed. The integration of AI and improved agricultural practices increased yields by 28% and boosted profit margins by up to 25% compared to baseline levels.

Activity Type AI Tools/Solutions

UNIDO

Fostering Slovenian – Cuban innovation cluster for biopharma, medical and nanotechnologies sectors 2020 – 2023

Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Latin America and the Caribbean CubaSlovenia

The 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

FAOITUUN ECEUN Secretariat - DESAUN WomenUNDPUNEPUNESCOUNFCCCUNIDOUNUUN TourismWMO

United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC)

Global Not Applicable

U4SSC is a global UN collaboration that supports cities in advancing the SDGs by promoting people-centered, digitally inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development. It provides guidance on integrating ICTs and AI into city operations and has developed a globally recognized set of KPIs for smart sustainable cities, implemented in more than 250 cities worldwide.

Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/Exchange

UNIDO

Alliance for I4.0 and Smart Manufacturing in Africa (AISMA)

Africa Kenya

The Alliance aims to address this by unlocking the potential of smart manufacturing in Africa through raising awareness on Industry 4.0, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders within the Industry 4.0 ecosystem and facilitating the adoption of frontier technologies in manufacturing companies across the continent. AISMA ultimately aims to promote Africa's integration, generate inclusive and sustainable development, stimulate job creation, empower people and break the digital divide.

Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/Exchange