- UNITAR, Chengdu United Prosperity Technology Co., Ltd., and the Chengdu Cultural Industry Chamber of Commerce signed a Letter of Agreement on 7 March 2025 to launch the Prosperity Alliance Chengdu.
- The new Chengdu centre aims to drive sustainable economic development through strategic partnerships, capacity-building programmes and innovative solutions.
- The centre will focus on equipping local stakeholders in Western China with the skills and expertise needed to drive innovation, strengthen regional capacities and contribute to sustainable economic progress.
11 March 2025, Geneva - UNITAR, Chengdu United Prosperity Technology Co., Ltd., and the Chengdu Cultural Industry Chamber of Commerce signed a Letter of Agreement on 7 March 2025 to launch the Prosperity Alliance Chengdu. The new Chengdu centre joins other UNITAR Prosperity Alliance centres that aim to drive sustainable economic development through strategic partnerships, capacity-building programmes and innovative solutions.
Prosperity Alliance Chengdu will serve as a vital platform for knowledge-sharing between the region and the global community, offering diverse learning opportunities to enhance decision-making and promote sustainable growth. The centre will focus on equipping local stakeholders in Western China with the skills and expertise needed to drive innovation, strengthen regional capacities and contribute to sustainable economic progress.
Building on the success of other Prosperity Alliance centres launched in Beijing, Shanghai, and Wolverhampton (UK), Prosperity Alliance Chengdu will provide a range of high-quality training programmes and initiatives in frontier technologies, international exchanges and cooperation, trade and investment, youth empowerment, talent development for international organizations, entrepreneurship and inclusive leadership.
At UNITAR, we are committed to empowering individuals and institutions with innovative learning solutions that drive meaningful impact. The Prosperity Alliance Initiative, led by UNITAR, fosters innovation, resource mobilization and cross-sector collaboration to accelerate sustainable development. We look forward to Prosperity Alliance Chengdu serving as a key bridge between the region and the world, facilitating impactful partnerships and global engagement," said Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Director of the UNITAR Division for Prosperity.
Ms. Lin Yin, Director of Prosperity Alliance Chengdu, emphasized the centre's crucial role in advancing regional development.
Prosperity Alliance Chengdu will serve as a hub for collaboration, innovation and inclusive growth in Western China. Initially, we will focus on AI for education and youth development through international exchanges, equipping the next generation with the skills and opportunities essential for a sustainable future. We are committed to working closely with UNITAR to drive meaningful progress and impactful initiatives that benefit both the region and the global community. - Ms. Lin Yin, Director of Prosperity Alliance Chengdu
About Prosperity Alliance
The UNITAR Prosperity Alliance is dedicated to fostering sustainable, inclusive and innovation-driven economic development. By building a global platform for training, strategic networking and knowledge exchange, it equips stakeholders with the expertise and resources needed to drive transformative changes in social and economic development, frontier technologies, trade and climate action.
Through capacity-building and international collaboration, the Prosperity Alliance strengthens institutions, businesses and communities, embedding sustainability into decision-making and accelerating economic growth that enhances social well-being, environmental stewardship and long-term prosperity.
About UNITAR
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations. In 2023, UNITAR trained over 540,000 learners around the world to support their actions for a better future. UNITAR has a global presence, with offices in Geneva, Hiroshima, New York and Bonn and networks around the world.
UNITAR Division for Prosperity supports youth and women in particular to address growing inequalities. We work in solidarity with diverse partners at the local, regional and global levels to propel the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals and achieve an inclusive, sustainable and prosperous world.
