Bangladesh elected member of Industrial Development Board

Bangladesh has been elected member of Industrial Development Board (IDB), which is one of the two main policymaking organs of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).

The official declaration came yesterday morning at the 17th session of the General Conference of UNIDO in Vienna, says a message from the Bangladesh mission there.

IDB comprises 53 members, elected for a four-year term. IDB meets annually, reviews work programmes and the regular and operational budget of UNIDO and makes recommendations to the UNIDO General Conference.

Bangladesh has been elected for the 2017-2021 term, along with five other countries from the Asia-Pacific -- the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Iran, India and Pakistan. It is believed that Bangladesh's election would provide the opportunity to more actively contribute to UNIDO's policymaking.

This will particularly be helpful for effective implementation of SDG 9, which focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and fostering innovation.