The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

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Key partners

Government of Mexico City

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Nuevo Leon state government

Government of Japan

Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE)

Oaxaca state government

UNOPS in Mexico supports the government by implementing a range of projects to promote resilient urban development, improve public resource management and strengthen health outcomes for millions of people around the country. 

To help increase mobility and enhance energy efficiency, UNOPS is implementing infrastructure projects to strengthen public transportation networks and their electrical supply.

UNOPS further supports government initiatives that promote transparency, effectiveness and efficiency in public management and procurement processes, including in the areas of public transportation and other government services.

Key Information

  • UNOPS impact in Mexico

    • Providing technical assistance to help modernize Line 1 of Mexico City’s rapid transport system, benefiting 500,000 daily users.
    • Providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the management and roll-out of biometric passports, enhancing security and helping to ensure Mexico’s passport meets the highest international requirements and standards.
    • Helping improve access to health services to 1.8 million people in Mexico through the procurement of fully-equipped ambulances and essential medical equipment, with funding from the government of Japan.
    • Supporting the State of Nuevo León’s Ministry of Mobility and Urban Planning with the planning, construction and maintenance of new sustainable infrastructure through enhanced building models.

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    Making Mexico City more accessible

    UNOPS is supporting the government of Mexico City to modernize key transportation networks – including Cablebus lines and Line 1 of the city’s Metro train network – helping make the city more accessible for commuters.

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    UNOPS Mexico

    Email: communications.mexico@unops.org

Modernizing transportation in Mexico City

The government of Mexico City is working with UNOPS to modernize the public transportation system, making it more accessible for commuters.

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