As we gear up to participate in #LDC5 next week, hear from Muna Albanna, our Regional Infrastructure Lead for the Middle East, as she speaks about UNOPS role in providing life-saving services to the people of Yemen.
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See how new oxygen generators in hospitals across Cambodia will help boost the capacity of doctors, and provide a more reliable & cost-effective supply of life-saving gas for patients in need.
Solar energy is helping to light hospitals, schools & homes amid Yemen’s darkest days: https: bit.ly/3Ic9wLL | #LDC5
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Read how the -funded South Sudan Safety Net Project, implemented by in partnership with the govt, has helped improve the livelihoods & resilience of thousands of vulnerable people across the country.
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"I started this small business with the cash assistance from the project...it changed my life."
In #SouthSudan, amid global shocks & rising food prices, IDA cash transfers are giving respite and hope to 400,000+ people like Eva Ituwa: wrld.bg/ZMKe50N58PU #IDAworks
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More than half of the world’s extremely poor live in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
This month’s #LDC5 conference will be an opportunity to mobilize international support & partnerships to ensure the LDCs can achieve the #GlobalGoals. un.org/ldc5
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Together with & , we’re constructing the new Faculty of Mathematics & Natural Sciences.
The gender-friendly premises will offer access to green areas & environmentally friendly facilities for its students, staff and wider community.
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Low per capita income & high unemployment in Least Developed Countries can make it almost impossible for these countries to grow their economies.
Sustainable procurement could help advance positive change | #LDC5
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The UNOPS-managed Access to Health Fund is working with more women to fight stigma with healthcare.
bit.ly/3VE7oRU | #ZeroDiscrimination
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#Rebuilding w/ #women in #Ukraine: there must be a framework for socioeconomic inclusion and women-friendly urban services & #infrastructure . #CitiesForWomen
Explore outcomes of our recent workshop 👇
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#Sudan: Across East Darfur, shared management of vital natural resources such as water and forests is helping to promote gender equality, improve livelihoods and mitigate conflict.
Find out how: bit.ly/34vGy6z
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UNOPS supported the Post Disaster Needs Assessment with for . We analyzed all housing typologies & are liaising with construction sector to review the Green Building Guidelines to design & construct climate adapted infrastructure #PakistanFloods
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We're at the Africa Regional Collaborative Platform – chaired by Deputy SG – to discuss enhanced collaboration & coordination across the to support sustainable, inclusive development.
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.@AminaJMohammed commended the members of the Africa Regional Collaborative Platform on reshaping itself to offer @UN Country Teams a more integrated, holistic set of expertise + support #Africa in its structural transformation & in fostering inclusive development.
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We are at a make-or-break moment for the SDGs.
It's time to:
Come together,
Chart a way forward,
Scale up African-led solutions, and
Mobilize action to keep the promise.
#ARFSD2023
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Here’s how we came together with + partners to help protect the lives & livelihoods of coastal-residing Tanzanians from the forces of the Indian Ocean.
bit.ly/3Ic9wLL | #LDC5
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#DidYouKnow that Sierra Leone has one of the lowest rates of electricity access in the world?
We're working with & to bring solar power to people in remote villages.
bit.ly/3Ic9wLL | #LDC5
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120K Iraqis are set to benefit from improved medical services.
With funding, 7 healthcare centres were rehabilitated & provided furniture & equipment |
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"We need greater action by the governments & stronger international and multilateral cooperation."
A message from UNOPS Acting Executive Director Jens Wandel ahead of #LDC5 next week.
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We’re proud to partner with NGOs – big & small – around the world.
Today, we celebrate their invaluable contributions to fostering peace, improving sustainable development & building a more equal future.
Happy #WorldNGODay!
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In Ukraine, & delivered crucial & much-needed electricity & heating equipment to the people of Ukraine – with more support on its way.
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The number of extreme weather events continues to rise.
Following the destruction from Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe, we teamed up with to manage key recovery efforts & to help communities build back better.
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We teamed up with , & to help 1000s of Nepal earthquake survivors rebuild their homes & lives.
bit.ly/3Ic9wLL | #LDC5
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To help improve safety & preserve Panama’s Palacio Bolivar, we’ve partnered with to improve the historic building & ensure its lasting legacy.
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“Under unimaginable gunfire, we ran and continued running.”
After fleeing home when armed groups attacked their village, find out how Erica & her children are on a path to a brighter, more secure future: bit.ly/3Ic9wLL | #LDC5
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From potential to prosperity.
Read how we help advance sustainable development in LDCs: bit.ly/3Ic9wLL | #LDC5
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The war in Ukraine has caused widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, decimating essential services in many parts of the country.
One year on, millions of people who used to have a regular life now need support to access to water, health care or meet other vital needs.
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With #EU funding, new state-of-the-art facilities will support innovation & growth in Somalia’s coastal & maritime sector through enhanced safety & security.
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It has been 1 year since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Lives have been devastated, but together, we helped 16 million people in the country.
has 7 reasons why the people of Ukraine need our continued support. unocha.exposure.co/7-reasons-why-
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Together w/ PM we marked the beginning of construction of the new Faculty of Mathematical-Natural Sciences, funded by 🇪🇺&IPA funds& .
Through the construction of modern educational facilities, we aim to improve quality.
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From rising sea levels & extreme weather events to food & water insecurity…
Climate change is impacting the lives of people across Africa.
We’re committed to helping communities adapt 🌍
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How we develop infrastructure matters – we have to ensure it’s accessible to the most vulnerable & marginalized.
bit.ly/2IYSqDL | #UNOPSInsights
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With funding & in partnership with the Sindh government of Pakistan, we’re supporting the Pakistan Flood Humanitarian Assistance |
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Old lab equipment created many challenges for Amna & her colleagues at a microbiology laboratory in Sana'a, Yemen.
But new testing systems provided by &
are helping to improve the speed & accuracy of their important work.
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Together with our partners, we implement a broad range of sustainable development projects in LDCs – supporting vulnerable communities & advancing opportunities and equality.
Read more: bit.ly/3Ic9wLL | #LDC5
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#Riyadh | On the sidelines of the #RIHF, #SFD CEO, Mr. Al-Marshad, welcomed Acting Executive Director, Mr. Wandel, to explore means of strengthening ongoing development cooperation and to identify sustainable solutions to development work.
Let’s #ProsperTogether
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The Yemen Emergency Human Capital Project demonstrates the power of partnership. Today, , , & are working together to provide essential health, nutrition, water, and sanitation services to Yemen's population
#IDAworks #ForEveryChild
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"ابنتي ملوك، كانت دائماً تشعر بالتعب والإرهاق وتعاني من سوء التغذية. لكن بعد أن تلقت الرعاية الصحية اللازمة المجانية، تحسنت حالتها الصحية بشكل ملحوظ" عائشة أم من #سقطرى. من خلال مشروع #EHCP، تدعم اليونيسف 2000 منشأة صحية في #اليمن.
@WBG_IDA @WorldBank
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التقى سعادة المشرف العام على #البرنامج_السعودي_لتنمية_وإعمار_اليمن السفير محمد بن سعيد ال جابر، وفداً من مكتب الأمم المتحدة لخدمات المشاريع يترأسه المدير التنفيذي السيد جينس كريستيان واندل، وتم خلال الاجتماع استعراض الجهود التنموية للبرنامج في #اليمن وبحث سبل التعاون المشتركة.
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As urban areas in Africa continue to grow, how can we ensure sanitation infrastructure keeps up? bit.ly/3z2GmeC | #UNOPSInsights
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One year on, the war in #Ukraine continues to cause widespread death, destruction, displacement and suffering, leaving about 40% of the country's population in need of humanitarian assistance.
The people of Ukraine and their host communities need your continued support.
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