Helping communities in West Africa improve food security ‘West African dwarf goat’, ‘Djallonké sheep’ and ‘N’dama cattle’ are not words that spring to mind when one thinks of food security, but these three…
Uzbekistan UNOPS in Uzbekistan is working with the government, the UN family and partners to help the country develop its health care system. Using our experience…
Tokyo liaison office UNOPS Tokyo Liaison Office ensures effective partner relations by coordinating services and supporting joint project opportunities between UNOPS and its…
Breaking down barriers for female police officers Better police training facilities aim to improve gender equality and attract more women into law enforcement in Pakistan.
Gender and infrastructure: Can we get more women into engineering? Infrastructure needs around the world are great. But how can we ensure women’s perspectives reach this traditionally male-dominated field?
Water stress: Addressing water challenges in fragile settings in… Water is at the centre of sustainable development. It drives economic growth, supports healthy ecosystems, and is essential and fundamental for life.
Rethinking development: Can health centres be power stations? Renewable energy has long been heralded as the solution for providing hard-to-reach communities with electricity. But how can we ensure that it’s…
The Impact of Sustainable Procurement Behind every piece of equipment or service procured by UNOPS on behalf of our partners, are careful considerations about how these can positively impact…
Holding humanitarian service providers accountable The word 'accountability' is widely used in the humanitarian community – here's why it matters and how to foster it.
Conflict, climate change and infrastructure Climate change will affect communities least able to deal with its impact the most – and could fuel conflict in the process. Here's how infrastructure…