Repositioned UNIDO globally, aligning its mission with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Championed energy access and sustainability, serving as Chair of UN-Energy and later as Special Representative for the UN’s Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative.
Promoted Green Industry and climate action through clean technologies and sustainable production practices.
Expanded UNIDO’s impact in Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID).
Led institutional reforms and built strategic partnerships with international organizations, the private sector, and development banks.
Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella served as the Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) from 2005 to 2013, and his legacy there is widely recognized for transformative leadership, especially in linking industrial development with sustainability.
