On the 60th anniversary of his passing, UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo joined a panel to honour the second United Nations Secretary-General.

The decisions we make today will impact generations to come. It’s critical we get it right.

Under-Secretary-General Faremo addresses the 2021 Second Regular Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

Statement by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary Gene​ral and Executiv​e Director of UNOPS, at the Second regular session of the Executive Board, 1 September 2021

At a pivotal moment for women’s rights, as we push forward towards the 2030 Agenda amid a global pandemic, UNOPS has achieved gender parity in its workforce.

UNOPS uses the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework to report to its Executive Board. Through adopting this framework, a number of new and existing results have been recognized as key indicators of sustainability. The GRI Content Index lists all GRI Standards used and disclosures reported to complement the 2020 Sustainability Report.

A road is more than just a way for getting from one place to another – for some communities in South Sudan, it's a lifeline to markets, food and basic services.

Women are speaking up about the shortcomings of city infrastructure. It’s time we listen.

A joint initiative between UNOPS, UN-Habitat and UN Environment Programme – aimed at supporting countries with sustainable building practices – kicks off in Burkina Faso and Sri Lanka.

The Annual Statistical Report on UN Procurement provides data and analysis on the goods and services procured by the United Nations system in support of its operations around the world.