Speech by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary Gene​ral and Executiv​e Director of UNOPS at event co-hosted with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark, 5 November 2017

The forum provided traditionally disadvantaged businesses with ideas and tools to encourage their success.

Blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin, could lead the fight against inefficient aid distribution. Here’s how.​​​

The World Bank and UNOPS signed an agreement today for a $150 million project to restore basic services in some of Yemen’s cities hardest hit by the ongoing conflict.

The World Identity Network (WIN), UNOPS and the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (UN-OICT) are partnering to launch a pilot initiative that will use blockchain technology to help combat child trafficking.

The Chief Executives Board for Coordination brings together the executive heads of 31 specialized organizations to deliver as one at the global, regional and country levels. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will participate in the Board's second regular session.

UNOPS launches its new ‘Possibilities Portal,’ bringing innovation to the fore to help empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) around the world.

Speech by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UNOPS at the EFQM Forum Event in Madrid, 26 October 2017

This year's EFQM Forum will focus on how enhanced agility can help organizations working in turbulent environments to seize onto game-changing opportunities and shift resources. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will give a speech entitled 'Agilising a business process' on the opening day of the event.

Are disasters catastrophic events that cause extensive damage or loss of life? Not exactly. Here’s what they are, and how to build development projects to withstand them.​​

In Nepal, the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council works tirelessly to bring safe hygiene practices to even the most remote 170 communities.