Sri Lanka
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, helping a ran...
Sri Lanka
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, helping a range of partners in delivering around $1.4 billion worth of peace and security, humanitarian and development projects every year. Our partners rely on our proven expertise to increase the speed, cost-effectiveness and sustainability of around 1,000 projects in more than 80 countries, often in the most challenging environments.
UNOPS provides support in five major service areas: Infrastructure, Procurement, Project management,Human resources, Financial management. We manage projects and programmes of every size, while enhancing the capacity of countries to manage their own initiatives. Our partners’ priorities and needs guide the scope, focus and location of our work.
UNOPS has supported Sri Lanka’s development since 1998, expanding operations in 2005 to support the post-tsunami response and reconstruction process. UNOPS Sri Lanka implements customized socio-economic development projects that benefit vulnerable people and develop national capacities. Achievements in Sri Lanka include development of sustainable infrastructure, procurement and project management in education sector, fisheries sector, roads, health sector, water supply systems; flood control and sanitation facilities; and integrated solid waste management services. UNOPS works closely with Government counterparts and communities to ensure increased ownership and sustainability of projects.