UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1966, with the mandate to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in developing countries and economies in transition. It became a specialized UN agency in 1985. UNIDO supports its 171 Member States through technical cooperation, action-oriented research and policy-advisory services, normative standards-related activities, and fostering partnerships for knowledge and technology transfer. The organization focuses on areas such as sustainable supply chains, climate action, and ending hunger by supporting agro-industrial development. It aims to contribute significantly to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure.