Statement by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary Gene​ral and Executiv​e Director of UNOPS, at Fi​rst regular session of the Executive Board, 26 January 2018

This year, UNOPS will start its first project in Ecuador to support the construction of a tramway. The project aims to improve the living conditions for the people of Cuenca and strengthen architectural and economic development in the city.

The 21st International Meeting of National Mine Action Programme Directors and United Nations Advisers will focus on the theme of advancing protection, peace and development.

For pregnant women in rural Myanmar, the long distance from hospitals can turn the joys of childbirth into a nightmare.

The Global Opportunity Report 2018 will highlight the possibilities and solutions for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will participate in the launch of the report.

The first regular session of the United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Population Fund and UNOPS Executive Board will take place in New York at UN Headquarters.

Access to clean water : How communities in Colombia are addressing health and sanitation through social housing​.

The UNOPS strategic plan, 2018-2021, is focused on implementation for impact. The plan provides direction to support Member States and the Secretary-General in realizing sustainable development and more peaceful, just and equitable societies.

Five regional military hospitals in the country received anaesthetic stations, which will help improve the efficiency of health services in the country.

New Centre for Humanitarian Data to drive more effective responses to the needs of affected populations.

Global law firm DLA Piper has renewed a successful seven-year partnership with UNOPS. The new agreement will reflect the Sustainable Development Goals.