UNIDO ITPO Launch "Global Entrepreneurs Alliance” and the “Global Call 2025 Creative Orange Economy: Innovating the Future”.

UN agencies representatives, Bahrain government officials and civil society members came together Tuesday for the official launch of two pioneering initiatives led by UNIDO ITPO Bahrain and the International Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, namely; the “Global Entrepreneurs Alliance” and the “Global Call 2025 themed Creative Orange Economy: Innovating the Future”.

“The launch of these two critical initiatives is a new milestone in the long-standing, multifaceted partnership between the United Nations and the Kingdom of Bahrain, which was recently highlighted by the signing of the new Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for the period 2025-2029,” said UN Resident Coordinator in Bahrain Khaled El Mekwad.

The UNIDO “Global Call 2025 on Creative Orange Economy: Innovating the Future” aims to celebrate and promote innovation, creativity, and sustainability within the creative industries. This competition is open to participants worldwide, encouraging diverse and inclusive participation across three main categories: eco-friendly production, digital innovation, and cultural heritage. Additionally, there are special categories for school and university students to foster young talent.

The orange economy is a vibrant and fast-growing sector, contributing 3.1% to the global GDP, generating over 2 trillion USD in annual revenues, and providing nearly 50 million jobs worldwide. Recognizing such potential, several UN agencies have initiated programs and launched initiatives to further promote and harness this sector.

The Global Entrepreneurs' Alliance – GEA aspires to be a global platform fostering cooperation and coordination among entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and professionals dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial and innovative endeavours. By bringing together counterparts from around the world, the Alliance aims to help individuals achieve their full potential and make positive contributions to their national economies and societies.

“The Alliance echoes the outcomes of the stakeholder consultations which led to formulation of the newly signed Cooperation Framework, including calls for the United Nations to facilitate knowledge exchange and capacity building, especially in digital transformation and sustainable business practices,” said El Mekwad. 

“The United Nations Country Team in the Kingdom of Bahrain will continue working with partners & stakeholders to amplify these two initiatives to help creating a sustainable and inclusive future for everyone in Bahrain, where no one is left behind.”