Working with nature – not against it Green infrastructure is inspired and supported by nature. Here’s how we can use it to encourage sustainable development.
Combating water scarcity in Peru Some 63,000 small farmers living in rural poverty and operating in vulnerable ecosystems will benefit from a series of environmental studies in Peru.
Community-led infrastructure: A model for social housing? When it comes to social housing, accounting for context isn’t always a priority. But it should be.
UNOPS Executive Director presents at Habitat III At the opening of the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Development in Quito, Ecuador, Grete Faremo spoke about the importance of resilient…
UNOPS and the Islamic Development Bank to work together to advance… UNOPS Executive Director, Grete Faremo, and H.E. Dr. Bandar M. H. Hajjar, Islamic Development Bank Group (IDBG) President, signed a Memorandum of…
Procurement of transport works in Peru With UNOPS support, the people of Lima and Cusco are benefitting from improved transportation infrastructure in their respective cities.
Towards better healthcare in Barbados UNOPS is working with the government and partners to help strengthen the Small Island Developing State's national health system.
Bypassing roads for the timely delivery of aid New study looks to South Sudan’s White Nile River to improve access and reduce the cost of humanitarian assistance.
Efficient public procurement is necessary for reducing poverty The world’s poorest and most vulnerable populations are the most dependent on public goods and services. They feel the brunt of waste and corruption in…
Infrastructure for COVID-19 recovery, climate action and the 2030… A new UN guide highlights how governments can use long-term infrastructure planning to save money, increase efficiency, and promote sustainability.