Unlocking industrial transformation in emerging and developing economies

OnlineNov 3, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Mitigation Finance and investment Developing countries Industry

Description

Transforming energy-intensive industries in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) will require substantial investment in low-carbon technologies, enabling infrastructure and cleaner industrial processes. Yet high upfront costs, financing risks and uncertain market conditions continue to constrain investment, particularly in sectors such as steel, cement and chemicals. This session, co-organised by the OECD and UNIDO, will examine how governments, industry and financial institutions can accelerate industrial transformation in EMDEs. Bringing together perspectives from international organisations and experts working on industrial decarbonisation, the discussion will explore the technological, policy and financing conditions needed to translate industrial decarbonisation ambitions into investable projects. Particular attention will be given to technology deployment and enabling infrastructure, policies that can strengthen demand for low-carbon industrial products and the role of public finance, concessional instruments and risk-sharing mechanisms in mobilising private investment.

Moderated by

Cécile Seguineaud

OECD

Policy Analyst, Environment Directorate

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecileseguineaud/

Opening remarks

Rana Ghoneim

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Director, Division of Energy and Climate Action

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-ghoneim-1a5b4840/

Speakers

Norela Constantinescu

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Deputy Director

https://www.linkedin.com/in/norela-constantinescu-23233095/

Jules Kortenhorst

Energy Transitions Commission

Co-chair, Energy Transitions Commission; Senior Fellow, Mission Possible Partnership

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juleskortenhorst/

Vikram Singh

RMI

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramsinghexecutive/

Closing remarks

Dolf Gielen

World Bank, Energy Sector Management Assistance Program...

Senior Energy Economist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolf-gielen-852ab514/

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