The Government of Guinea and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have officially launched the Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) 2026–2030, marking a major step toward advancing sustainable industrial development, economic diversification, and job creation in the country.
The agreement was signed during a high-level ceremony held in Conakry on 30 June 2026, bringing together senior government officials, development finance institutions, private sector representatives, diplomatic partners, and United Nations agencies.
The Programme for Country Partnership is UNIDO’s flagship model for promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development. It provides a coordinated framework that brings together governments, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector to mobilize investment and accelerate industrial transformation.
Jointly developed by Guinea and UNIDO, the five-year programme aims to strengthen industrial value addition, develop competitive value chains, attract sustainable investment, promote green industrialization, and create employment opportunities, particularly for women and young people. The initiative supports Guinea’s Simandou 2040 development vision, the country’s national industrial policy, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the African Union Agenda 2063, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
During the signing ceremony, Guinea’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation emphasized that long-term prosperity depends on transforming natural resources into value-added industries rather than simply exporting raw materials. The government highlighted the importance of expanding local manufacturing, strengthening industrial competitiveness, and generating quality employment across the country.
The Minister of Industry and Trade acknowledged UNIDO’s continued support in developing Guinea’s National Industrial Development Policy, describing the new partnership as a key instrument for implementing the country’s industrial transformation strategy.
Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah stressed the importance of strong collaboration among government institutions, development partners, and the private sector to ensure successful implementation of the programme. He noted that private sector participation will play a critical role in driving sustainable economic growth and delivering tangible development outcomes.
Representing UNIDO, Deputy Director General Fatou Haidara highlighted that the partnership aligns closely with Guinea’s long-term development priorities. She said the programme will help transform the country’s abundant natural resources into productive industries, quality jobs, and sustainable economic prosperity through targeted investments and industrial development initiatives.
Following the launch, UNIDO held consultations with government agencies and development partners to discuss investment mobilization and the next phase of programme implementation.
The new partnership builds on UNIDO’s long-standing cooperation with Guinea, including support for industrial policy development, value addition in strategic sectors, competitive agricultural value chains such as pineapple production, and industrial skills development through the establishment of the Centre of Excellence and Advanced Training for Industry and Alumina. These achievements are expected to provide a strong foundation for expanding industrial investment, strengthening competitiveness, and accelerating Guinea’s sustainable industrial transformation over the next five years.
