THE HIGHLIGHTS Business Diplomacy Training for Global South Diplomats in Vienna UNIDO’s 4th Business Diplomacy Training concluded in Vienna on 12 June, bringing together diplomats and technical experts from across the Global South for three days of intensive exchange. The training explored how embassies can serve as strategic agents for SDG-aligned investment promotion, with sessions covering topics such as FDI communication, diaspora engagement, regional cooperation, impact investing, and...
10 months ago • 8 min read
THE HIGHLIGHTS 🎉 First UNIDO Gender Lens Investing Training in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 The UNIDO Gender Lens Investing training in the Dominican Republic was held between 17 and 21 March, and brought together investment promotion agencies, policymakers, and private sector leaders to explore gender-smart investments. Participants gained hands-on insights into integrating gender perspectives into policies, supporting women-led businesses, and fostering an inclusive investment climate. Through...
about 1 year ago • 7 min read
THE HIGHLIGHT How can embassies drive sustainable investments? With the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement set to reshape the global investment landscape, business diplomacy is emerging as a cornerstone of economic strategy. This approach enables embassies and diplomatic missions to go beyond traditional roles, driving both inward and outward foreign direct investment (FDI).For many countries, especially ACP (African, Caribbean, and Pacific) states, attracting FDI...
about 1 year ago • 7 min read