indeed the world economic forum recently argued that some more advanced developing countries could leapfrog into industry and that its impact could be farreaching for possibly attaining within a generation inclusive and sustainable industrial development once again this clearly underscores the role of international organizations including unido to address these challenges unido is closely partnering with other development organizations including many of the los represented in this report partnerships are a fruitful way forward to make the best and most productive use of icts for isid and to ensure that everyone benefits equally from the opportunities brought about by eversophisticated advances in icts and their application in modern manufacturing