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…
A roadmap for resilient infrastructure in a changing climate A new report co-written by UNOPS provides Ghana with a resilient infrastructure roadmap as the country adapts to climate change.
Japan provides support to Iraq’s newly liberated areas With $6.3 million in funding from the Government of Japan, UNOPS will implement two projects aimed at enhancing the living conditions and safety of the…
Beyond Infrastructure Approximately half a million people living in the Gaza Strip were displaced following a 51-day conflict in the summer of 2014. Roughly 11,000 houses were…
Infrastructure for peacebuilding, a UNOPS report The publication explores how infrastructure is key to supporting peacebuilding efforts and fostering inclusive, sustainable and resilient development in…
Host Country Agreement Signature Ceremony with Uzbekistan Statement by Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director, at the Host Country Agreement Signature Ceremony with the…
Supporting socio-economic development in Montenegro With 1.4 million euros from the government of Norway, UNOPS will support the government of Montenegro in efforts to encourage development and reduce…
UNOPS and Republic of Korea discuss further cooperation to help… UNOPS Executive Director, Grete Faremo, met with the Korea International Cooperation Agency’s (KOICA) Vice President, Wooyoung Chung, in Seoul today.
The critical role of sanitation infrastructure in African cities As cities in Africa continue to grow at a rapid pace, the importance of sanitation services must not be overlooked – we must get it right.
Japan to support renewable projects in Afghanistan's Kabul and Herat… About 15,000 Afghans are set to benefit from more reliable and better access to electricity under a $5 million renewable energy project funded by the…