CLIENT BACKGROUND: The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.

 

CHALLENGE: To successfully launch and promote a renewed partnership between the European Union (EU) and UNIDO, ensuring high-level engagement and widespread awareness of its objectives and impact.

 

GOAL: Create a comprehensive communication strategy and impactful events to elevate the visibility of the partnership, foster collaboration between stakeholders, and establish the EU-UNIDO alliance as a key driver of sustainable industrial development.

 

STRATEGY & APPROACH:
High-Level Dialogue: Facilitated a strategic dialogue between EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen (DG INTPA) and UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller, crafting key messages and positioning for impactful political exchange.

Launch Event: Organized a high-profile launch event attended by UNIDO, EU, African Union (AU) officials, MEPs, and ambassadors, showcasing the partnership's significance.

Photo Exhibitions: Designed and deployed visually compelling photo exhibitions at the European Parliament Esplanade and European Development Days, showcasing the partnership's impact.

Annual Report: Edited and designed UNIDO's Annual Report, effectively communicating the organization's achievements and the partnership's progress.

Animated Video: Produced an official animation video to promote the EU-UNIDO Partnership in an engaging and informative way.

 

RESULTS & IMPACT:
High-Level Engagement: Secured the participation of key decision-makers, fostering political will and support for the partnership.

Increased Visibility: Raised awareness of the EU-UNIDO Partnership among target audiences through impactful events and communication materials.

Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitated dialogue and cooperation between UNIDO, EU, AU, and other stakeholders, building a strong foundation for future collaboration.

Effective Communication: Produced high-quality communication materials, including the Annual Report and animation video, that effectively conveyed the partnership's objectives and impact.

 

CONCLUSION: Through strategic planning, impactful events, and targeted communication materials, the launch and promotion of the EU-UNIDO Partnership achieved significant success in raising awareness, fostering collaboration, and establishing the alliance as a key player in sustainable industrial development.

 

Keywords:

• • UNIDO
  • EU-UNIDO Partnership
  • European Commission
  • Sustainable development
  • Industrial development
  • High-Level Dialogue
  • Launch event
  • Photo exhibition
  • Annual report
  • Animated video