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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Global Groupings
In news
- United Nations Industrial Development Organisations (UNIDO) Representative in New Delhi has said that Regional Cluster concept of economic development is playing an important role in Indian success story.
Important value additions
- UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations.
- 170 States are Members of UNIDO as of 1 April 2019
- Mandate: To promote and accelerate Inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States.
- Headquarters: Vienna, Austria.
- It was established in 1966 by the UN General Assembly.
