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…
Improving access to basic services in the Central African Republic Access: That one word means a lot when it’s no longer possible.
History and evolution UNOPS origins trace back to 1973, and until 1994 the Office for Project Services was part of the UN Development Programme. By decision of the UN General…
Supporting post-disaster recovery in Zimbabwe In March 2019, Cyclone Idai hit south-east Africa, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. When it was all over, a trail of destruction and devastation…