United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is looking for member of the CTCN Network that can provide services related to Green technology deployment in industrial zones in Senegal.

Senegal benefits from a buoyant economy, nevertheless facing a number of challenges. In the country’s development plan - Plan Senegal Emergent (PSE) - a key component to address these issues is the development of integrated industrial zones. These shall attract foreign investment, bring new technologies and increase productivity and competitiveness.

During COP22, the Centre shared details on its progress and trends in technology transfer in terms of bridging gaps between countries' technology planning and the innovators and financiers implementing technology solutions.

The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is mandated by the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC to promote the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies at the request of developing countries for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development together with partners.

The Senegalese government contacted the United Nation’s Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) to assist with introducing innovative technologies - to help local industry implement energy efficient solutions - and better utilize waste and bi-products - while at the same time improving competitiveness and productivity.

The Climate Technology Centre and Network together with its partners, ENDA (Senegal), Sofies (Switzerland) and CTCN co-host, the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), presented the results of their two recent technology transfer projects in Senegal at a workshop in Dakar.

The Climate Technology Centre welcomed Cirklo from Mexico as its 500th Network member. Cirklo joins a global group of technology experts from civil society, the private sector and research institutions dedicated to technology transfer.