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Industrial Development Report 2026: Transforming Africa for Sustainable Development
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) presented the Industrial Development Report 2026 (IDR 2026) at a high-level side event titled “Industrial Futures: Transforming Africa for Sustainable Development” during the 12th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development on 28 April, co-organized with the University of Johannesburg.
The IDR 2026 provides new empirical insights into current industrial performance, emerging technological trends and the evolving geography of global production. The report underscores that while sustainable industrialization remains essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda, many developing countries continue to be marginalized within global manufacturing. Reversing this trend requires resilient, future-ready industrial ecosystems built through coordinated action, ranging from infrastructure and skills to technology transfer and financing. Strengthening institutions, deepening regional integration and mobilizing long-term capital are central to enabling countries to industrialize while advancing climate and development goals.
For more information and to download the report, please visit: https://www.unido.org/idr/idr2026#/