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Add to Preferred SourcesUNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo and other UNOPS senior leaders joined European Development Days in a series of debates on building a world that leaves no one behind.
Speaking at a high-level panel on fostering inclusive growth, Ms. Faremo called for new partnerships and greater cooperation to help realize the ambitious targets of the 2030 Agenda.
“The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are achievable, but only if we work together. Closer cooperation between governments, and the public and private sectors is vital. Only by bringing expertise together from all walks of life, can we develop the solutions needed to address inequalities for this and future generations,” said Grete Faremo – Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director.
Organized by the European Commission’s Directorate‑General for Economic and Financial Affairs, the high-level panel discussed how good governance and economic efficiency can contribute to more inclusive societies and reduce economic inequalities. Ms. Faremo highlighted the critical role that sustainable and resilient infrastructure will play.
During the two-day conference, UNOPS leaders also participated in two Lab debates.
UNOPS Director for Procurement, Patricia Moser, took part in an event co-hosted by UNOPS, UNICEF and Oxfam, which explored how to close the inequality gap in middle-income countries and build a more inclusive society.
Ms. Moser discussed how improving public procurement processes and fostering innovation amongst suppliers – including women- and youth-owned businesses – can help to address inequalities.
“Proper public procurement can change lives and can save lives,” said Ms. Moser during the session.
Original source: UNOPS
Published on 20 June 2019