Project Title |
Support to Iran’s SMEs through investment promotion and technology transfer in energy and environment |
Country |
Islamic Republic of Iran |
Government Coordinating Agency |
Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea |
Implementing Agency |
UNIDO ITPO Italia |
Main Local Counterpart |
Department of Environment Islamic Republic of Iran – DOE |
The objective of the project is to support the Iranian Government in upgrading and strengthening the competitiveness of the industrial SMEs in Iran by identifying and promoting sustainable investment and technology transfer opportunities in selected renewable energy and environment sectors, with the aim of supporting sustainable development, local job creation and fostering international partnerships in alignment with ISID – Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 on sustainable energy and SDG 9 on sustainable industrial development.
Specifically, theprojectseeks to:
The main target group is represented by local SMEs operating in renewable energy and relevant environmental issues. Projects from a number of SMEs will be identified, assessed and promoted to the Italian business community in order to find potential partners for investments and joint-ventures, as well as technology transfer and capacity building opportunities.
To pursue the project objective UNIDO ITPO Italy, in synergy with the Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea, will establish and operate a focal point in Iran that will assist in field UNIDO ITPO Italy in scouting an ad hoc portfolio of sustainable investment opportunities in the country and open up new international partnerships, working also in close cooperation with other institutions in supporting the local private sector.
UNIDO ITPO Italy will act as an honest broker in the identification and formulation of investment projects in Iran and will promote them through its network and amongst the Italian and International business communities. UNIDO ITPO Italy will liaise with Italian companies and business associations and carry out follow-up activities to ensure interaction between the linked counterparts.
Following project activities, assisted SMEs will be strengthened and geared to local, national and international markets, pursuing the objectives and commitments of SDG 7 and SDG 9.
It is expected that the project will contribute to:
Iran has a lot of potential, it is a country that boasts a domestic market of more than 80 million people, 11% of the world’s proven oil reserves, 15% of the world’s proven gas reserves, 11 petrochemical complexes, 3 major steel plants. Some of the features are highlighted below: