Fair public management – of projects, procurement processes and infrastructure works – is vital for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

With 1.4 million euros from the government of Norway, UNOPS will support the government of Montenegro in efforts to encourage development and reduce regional disparity across the country.

Organized by the European Commission, this two-day event brings the development community together to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. This year’s theme is ‘Addressing inequalities: Building a world which leaves no one behind.’ UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will participate in a panel organized by the Directorate‑General for Economic and Financial Affairs on fostering inclusive growth – matching efficiency with fairness for sustained development.

Women Deliver champions gender equality, as well as the health and rights of girls and women. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will attend a roundtable discussion to mark the handover of the Women Deliver Conference from Denmark (which hosted the conference in 2016) to Canada (which will host the conference in June 2019).

Welcoming remarks by Grete Faremo, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNOPS at the Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Opening remarks by Grete Faremo, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNOPS at the Third World Maritime University International Women’s Conference.

The Gender Dialogues aims to address the unfinished business of achieving gender parity. UNOPS will co-host the first of three events at UN City, in collaboration with the Embassies of Australia, Ireland and Norway in Denmark. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo is delivering the opening remarks at the event.

Smart solutions to impossible challenges – the first comprehensive account ever to be written about UNOPS – reveals unique stories from the organization. The book includes exclusive material on undercover and behind-the-scenes missions and projects in Syria, Yemen, Haiti and beyond.

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting brings together leaders of global society. This year's theme is: 'Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.' UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will be participating in this event.

Behind every piece of equipment or service procured by UNOPS on behalf of our partners, are careful considerations about how these can positively impact the people and communities we serve – both now and in the future. Here are just a few examples.

Hosted by Nordic countries in collaboration with the High-Level Committee on Management (HLCM) Procurement Network, representatives from UN organizations based at UN City will deliver brief presentations. The seminars will also give UN buyers and vendors a chance to meet. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will give the opening speech for the event.

The event will bring together a worldwide community of engineers to look at how real change can be brought about towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Representatives from UNOPS Infrastructure and Project Management Group will be speaking at the event.