UNIDO – The Future of Industries for Development Vision 2050

Summary

This document outlines UNIDO’s strategic vision for the future of industries by 2050, focusing on how industries can drive sustainable development.

It highlights megatrends such as demographic shifts, emerging technologies, digitalization, artificial intelligence, changing trade patterns, and the global transition to greener and digital economies that are reshaping industries. The vision aims to create a fair global economy that eradicates poverty and hunger, creates decent jobs, fosters innovation, promotes prosperity, and protects people and the planet. UNIDO offers support to its Member States to leverage these opportunities for impactful industrial transformation.

Region: Global

Published: January 2026

Author(s): UNIDO

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI

Social drivers: Diversity and equality Inclusivity Pandemics Sustainability and ethics

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption Workforce availability

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