United Nations Industrial Development Organization: Industrial Solutions for a Sustainable Future

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a crucial organization that helps developing and transition economy countries address core issues. This book provides a concise and accessible guide to UNIDO's mandate, origins, developments, and partnerships. It also examines the organization's challenges in the era of rapid globalization and suggests how it can help meet global development challenges. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in international organizations, international relations, development, and trade.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a crucial entity that is closely aligned with the core challenges faced by developing and transition economy countries. This comprehensive book provides the first accessible guide to this important organization. As the only UN agency to have undergone a transformation from a UN secretariat entity to an independently governed UN agency, UNIDO has had to undergo significant changes in its focus and business practices to adapt to a changing environment. This book charts the intricate origins and evolution of UNIDO, delving into its mandate, which encompasses trade capacity building, poverty reduction, and the Green Industry Initiative. It also explores the significant partnerships the organization has established with other UN-based systems, such as UNCTAD and the ITC, to achieve these goals.

In the era of rapid globalization, UNIDO faces mounting challenges. In the second part of this work, Browne aims to review these challenges and UNIDO's recent reforms under its current management. Additionally, he offers suggestions on how the organization can contribute to addressing some of the critical global development challenges in the increasingly competitive landscape of development cooperation and private sector initiatives.

This work is a valuable resource for individuals with interests in international organizations, international relations, development, trade, and international political economy. It offers a comprehensive understanding of UNIDO's role and its contributions to the global development agenda.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032234342