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It is a United Nations’ specialized agency headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
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It was established on 17 November 1966.
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Its Parent organization is United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
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It is a member of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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It promotes industrial development for reducing poverty, inclusive globalization as well as environmental sustainability.
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Members States: 170.
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India is a member.
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UNIDO Mission: is described in Lima Declaration (2013) adopted at 15th session of UNIDO General Conference. It is to promote and accelerate Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID) in Member States.
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Mandate: UNIDO’s mandate is completely recognized in SDG-9 (Sustainable Development Goal): Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.