UNOPS joined other UN agencies and international organizations in Geneva this week to formally endorse the “green” procurement of health commodities.

A new agreement with the Government of Japan signals the start of a new project that aims to develop a transport service especially for women, in parts of Pakistan.

Keynote speech by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary Gene​ral and Executiv​e Director of UNOPS, at GIIN Investors Conference, 8 December 2016​

As part of UNOPS efforts to further support sustainable procurement, the forum provided small- and medium-sized businesses, including those owned by women, with ideas and tools to encourage their success.

The new equipment will help speed up diagnostic procedures and reduce patient waiting times.

COPENHAGEN – UNOPS has been awarded gold level in the Sustainable Procurement Review by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

On an official visit, UNOPS Executive Director stresses importance of improving the lives of local populations.

When people who inject drugs are supported it can help reduce the transmission of HIV and hepatitis, lower health costs and reduce crime. In Myanmar, thousands of drug-users can access Harm Reduction services — it has made a difference.

The Ministry of Energy’s Rural Renewable Energy Project, funded by UK Aid, will benefit up to 360,000* people in Sierra Leone by using solar energy to tackle energy poverty in rural communities across the country.

Poaching, bush fires and illegal logging have long threatened large parts of Guinea’s forests, but an unlikely group of men and women have stepped up to protect the country’s rich natural resources.

The Executive Directors of UN Environment and UNOPS spoke about the need to expand partnership beyond operations to joint resource mobilization.

Accessing healthcare in rural Myanmar is no easy task. Now, thanks to 82 new rural health centres, it’s getting easier for people to reach the services they need.