50^th Anniversary of UNIDO

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development foresees sustainable economic growth with minimal negative impact on the environment. Significant progress has already been made in this regard as a result of the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, yet challenges remain. They include, among others, tackling remaining poverty, creating employment opportunities for young people, and addressing gender inequality, as well as environmental matters. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were designed to concurrently remove economic, social and environmental unbalances. This will require a clear strategy and the mobilization of all financial and intellectual resources at our disposal, with the active collaboration of public and private sector actors, international organizations and multilateral financial institutions. As it marks its 50th anniversary, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has set up a platform that brings together policy-makers, the private sector and academics to engage in defining ways to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Mandated with promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development, UNIDO is using this year’s anniversary to advance the global development agenda, and define new partnerships and cooperation opportunities. From 21^st to 25^th November 2016, UNIDO will organize a range of commemorative activities at its Vienna Headquarters, including a high-level event and an EXPO set up around five key topics relating to the 2030 Agenda.