UN City 10th anniversary and UN Day Celebration
Remarks by Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director, at the UN City 10th anniversary and UN Day Celebration…
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World Bank and UNOPS sign solar project to restore electricity to…
The World Bank and UNOPS signed an agreement today for a $50 million project to improve access to electricity in rural and peri-urban areas in Yemen. -
Invest in renewable energy in African cities
Renewable energy is touted as a solution for rural electricity access in Africa – but it could also solve the unique challenges of providing reliable… -
Heavy rainfall no longer spells disaster
The monsoon season brings torrential rainfall to Mannar Island, in north-west Sri Lanka. This meant bad news for over 30,000 people who live there. Not… -
How can we deploy peacekeeping missions faster?
When it comes to peacekeeping missions, engineers are often the last to deploy. They should be the first. Here’s why. -
To clean our oceans, fight land pollution
Global efforts have focused on cleaning the world’s oceans. To ensure real, long-term impact, we must tackle the problem of marine litter at its source. -
A place to call home
To mark World Habitat Day, we’re highlighting how UNOPS helps support human settlements, and build better lives for people and communities. -
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… -
From Mexico to Jamaica: One new road
In honour of the UN Day for South-South Cooperation, we take a look at a project funded by the people of Mexico, to help the people of Jamaica. -
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?
