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UNOPS
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has been working in Costa Rica since 2014, supporting various public entities to implement and develop a portfolio of projects focused on road infrastructure, water and sanitation, vertical infrastructure, integrated water resources management, and institutional strengthening.
Currently, we have managed 16 projects and delivered 8 major infrastructure projects to the country.
PARTNERS
UNOPS has signed Memorandums of understanding for the execution of projects with various ministries and autonomous institutions, with whom it maintains a relationship as a strategic partner.
IMPACT
UNOPS AROUND THE WORLD
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, part of the group of agencies within the United Nations System in Costa Rica.
The UN General Assembly defines UNOPS as the central resource for the UN System in procurement and contracts management, as well as for public works and infrastructure, including capacity-building activities at the national level.
UNOPS is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which encompass the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social, and environmental. Its goal is to realize the human rights of all individuals, achieve gender equality, and empower all women and girls.
As a United Nations entity, UNOPS is committed to operating transparently and responsibly under the principles of access to information, accountability, and the promotion of open dialogue spaces among different stakeholders to strengthen trust and mutual respect with public and private entities, and the general public.
OUR APPROACH
Sustainable Infrastructure
UNOPS designs, builds, repairs, and maintains infrastructure in the most challenging environments and middle-income countries. Our focus ranges from roads, and bridges to schools, and hospitals.
Our team of advisors, architects, engineers, project managers, and highly skilled specialists adopt industry best practices in infrastructure projects.
Sustainable Procurement
UNOPS is a central procurement resource for the United Nations system and its partners. We emphasize delivering goods and services efficiently, transparently, sustainably, and cost-effectively.
We advise governments to ensure that public procurement benefits society as a whole and offers solutions to combat fraud and corruption, thereby increasing competitiveness and effectiveness.
Sustainable Project Management
UNOPS manages over a thousand humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding projects for various partners, ensuring quality, efficiency, and results that meet the highest standards.
UNOPS develops tailored solutions to meet partners' needs by providing efficient management services.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
