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Add to Preferred SourcesFor the fourth year in a row, UNOPS has received gold level distinction from the world’s leading procurement and supply professional body, remaining the only organization globally to do so.
“We are committed to tackling some of the biggest global challenges of our time. We’re proud to receive this award for our work in sustainable procurement, which underlines our commitment to raise the bar on the delivery of services in support of our partners,” said Grete Faremo, UNOPS Executive Director.
One project highlighted as part of the latest award submission saw the construction of roads in remote parts of South Sudan to help improve livelihoods, by providing communities with sustainable access to agricultural markets. Implemented on behalf of the European Union, all procurement activities on the project integrated considerations on environmental protection, social progress and economic development at every level. These ranged from assessing the fuel efficiency of vehicles to purchasing from micro, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as businesses owned by women.
This model of sustainable procurement is central to UNOPS work around the world and is constantly being developed to continually deliver best practice towards the organization’s mission of helping people build a better future.
Original source: UNOPS
Published on 05 February 2020