The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Africa
Across Africa, UNOPS works with our partners to help maximize the impact of their humanitarian, development and peace initiatives – all in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
We work to build resilience, mitigate the impact of disasters, and assist partners with responding, recovering, and building back better from crises and conflict. We help reduce inequalities by enabling access to basic services for vulnerable communities, build the capacity of institutions and suppliers, and drive economic opportunities.
We think innovatively and work efficiently so that the people of Africa can build a stronger future and governments can achieve peace and sustainable development.
UNOPS in Africa
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CameroonSupporting our partners' efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals through improved infrastructure, procurement and project management services.
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The Central African RepublicBuilding community resilience, developing transportation infrastructure, and improving peace and security throughout the country.
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Democratic Republic of the CongoImproving infrastructure, strengthening national capacity development and supporting conflict prevention efforts throughout the country and the region.
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DjiboutiSupporting the government and other partners in their efforts to drive sustainable development and improve service delivery throughout the country.
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EthiopiaSupporting our partners’ efforts to strengthen the health sector, improve agricultural growth and achieve their development goals.
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GhanaAcross parts of West Africa, UNOPS helps countries achieve their development goals by providing infrastructure and procurement-related services.
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KenyaFrom Kenya, UNOPS supports a range of development initiatives in 15 countries across Eastern and Southern Africa.
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MadagascarWorking with the government and partners to develop sustainable infrastructure and enhance resilience to climate change to help build a better future for the people of Madagascar.
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MozambiqueProviding procurement, infrastructure and fund management services to help build a more sustainable future for the people of Mozambique.
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SenegalProviding regional support from Dakar, UNOPS promotes sustainable infrastructure and economic development throughout Francophone West Africa.
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Sierra LeoneAcross Sierra Leone, UNOPS supports long-term peace and resilience by providing a range of procurement, project management and infrastructure-related services.
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SomaliaSupporting our partners’ efforts to improve peace and security throughout the country.
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South SudanSupporting the country’s development priorities, improving peace and security, and enhancing connectivity through improved infrastructure.
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SudanUNOPS provides infrastructure, procurement and project management services to help its partners and communities build a better future.
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TunisiaFrom our office in Tunis, UNOPS manages sustainable development projects throughout the North Africa region.
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ZambiaImproving healthcare services and key infrastructure for the people of Zambia.
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ZimbabweHelping build the foundations to support Zimbabwe’s development agenda by providing sustainable infrastructure and procurement services.
Across Africa, we provide infrastructure, project management and procurement services, with a particular focus on the health sector and climate action.
Active projects in the region
Responding to climate change in Africa
Explore further
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Insight
The critical role of sanitation infrastructure in African citiesAs cities in Africa continue to grow at a rapid pace, the importance of sanitation services must not be overlooked – we must get it right.
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Insight
Increasing access to safe water for urban areas in AfricaAs the population of cities and urban areas in Africa is set to explode in the coming decades, how can we ensure an adequate supply of water for city dwellers?
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Insight
Invest in renewable energy in African citiesRenewable energy is touted as a solution for rural electricity access in Africa – but it could also solve the unique challenges of providing reliable energy in urban areas.
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Publication
Scaling up essential services in African citiesA report jointly published by UNOPS, the African Development Bank and Cities Alliance examines a way forward to ensure more effective delivery of basic services through infrastructure.
