3rd UNIDO General Conference, New Delhi
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | January 21, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 1 |
| Quantity | 2,000,000 |
| Perforation | comb 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 808 Stamp Number IN 851 Yvert et Tellier IN 605 Stanley Gibbons IN 954 Stanley Gibbons IN 804 |
| Themes | Conferences | Seals(Emblems) | Stylized Figures / Persons | U.N.O. |
The third General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) convened in New Delhi from January 21 to February 8, 1980, drawing participation from all Member States of the United Nations, as well as observers and experts from specialized agencies and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. UNIDO, established in January 1967 by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, is tasked with promoting and expediting the industrialization of developing nations.
UNIDO’s core mission is to facilitate industrialization in developing countries by fostering the mobilization of both national and international resources. Following the recommendations of the Second General Conference held in Lima, Peru, in March 1975, efforts were initiated to designate UNIDO as the 16th Specialized Agency within the United Nations system. In this capacity, UNIDO assumes a pivotal role in reviewing and coordinating all United Nations activities related to industrial development.
The third General Conference in New Delhi focuses on assessing the global industrial landscape, particularly with regard to the industrialization of developing countries. It aims to devise strategies to further industrialization as a vital component of the development process, not only for the 1980s but also for the ensuing decades. The Conference underscores the significance of industrial cooperation among developing nations and explores mechanisms to facilitate the integrated flow of technical and financial assistance to these countries. Additionally, it evaluates the institutional framework of UNIDO in alignment with its long-term strategy to address the challenges of industrialization in the future.
The outcomes of the Third General Conference are expected to influence the formulation of industrial policies and strategies for the third development decade, as well as contribute to discussions on the New International Economic Order at the General Assembly. The issuance of a special postage stamp by the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department commemorates this significant event, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in industrial development.