United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Finland's assessed contribution

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

UNIDO is a UN specialized agency that promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development in developing countries. Thre operations of UNIDO are concentrated on five priority areas: creating shared prosperity, advancing economic competitiveness, safeguarding the environment, strengthening knowledge and institutions, and so-called cross-cutting services, e.g. circular economy, and gender equality and the empowerment of women. UNIDO contributes especially to the achievement of SDG 9 and 8 as well as supports strongly that of SDG 1, 2, 5, 7, 12, 13 and 17. Finland has been a member of UNIDO since its establishment in 1966. Support to UNIDO is 100% ODA eligible. As part of the membership obligations, Finland pays a regular assessed contribution to the general budget as a membership fee that amounts to EUR 491,532 in 2022.