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Activities of the UNOPS Ethics Office in 2023 : report of the Ethics Office
(United Nations, 2024) UNOPS Ethics Office
This report is submitted to the Executive Board in accordance with paragraph 9 of decision 2010/17 whereby the UNOPS Ethics Office is requested to submit its report to the Executive Board at the annual session. In accordance with section 3(h) of the Secretary-General’s Bulletin ST/SGB/2007/11, the UNOPS Ethics Office provides this report annually to the Executive Director. Additionally, pursuant to ‘United Nations system-wide application of ethics: separately administered organs and programmes’ (ST/SGB/2007/11/Amend.1, section 5.4), the Ethics Panel of the United Nations reviewed the draft report during its 164th meeting on 6 February 2024. The UNOPS Audit Advisory Committee reviewed a draft of the report in February 2024. The present report covers the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. This is the 15th annual report presented by the Ethics Office since its establishment in 2009.
Activities of the UNOPS Ethics Office in 2024 : report of the Ethics Office
(United Nations, 2025) United Nations Office for Project Services; Ethics Office
This report is submitted to the Executive Board in accordance with paragraph 9 of decision 2010/17 whereby the UNOPS Ethics Office is requested to submit its report to the Executive Board at its annual session. In accordance with section 3(h) of the Secretary-General’s Bulletin ST/SGB/2007/11 (‘United Nations system-wide application of ethics: separately administered organs and programmes’), the UNOPS Ethics Office provides this report annually to the Executive Director. Additionally, pursuant to section 5.4 of that Bulletin, the Ethics Panel of the United Nations reviewed the draft report during its 174th meeting on 14 January 2025. The UNOPS Audit Advisory Committee reviewed the draft report in January 2025. The present report covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2024. This is the 16th annual report presented by the UNOPS Ethics Office since its establishment in 2009.
Annual report on implementation of the process innovation and digitalization programme
(United Nations, 2024) United Nations Office for Project Services
This document summarizes progress in implementing the process innovation and digitalization programme. This update is in line with decision 2024/28 of the Executive Board. The Executive Board requested in decision 2024/28 that the UNOPS management team provide updates on the progress of the programme and written information on selecting a new enterprise resource planning system in quarterly informal meetings. Additionally, in line with this decision, an annual written report on programme implementation is to be provided at the first regular session each year. This will continue until the programme has been deemed complete upon a final external evaluation submitted to the Executive Board.
Annual report on the implementation of the process innovation and digitalization programme and its associated risks
(United Nations, 2025) United Nations Office for Project Services
This annual report is presented in response to decisions 2024/28 and 2025/33 in which the Executive Board requests an update on the implementation of the process innovation and digitalization programme and the management of its associated risks. The programme, launched in 2023, is a multi-year transformation initiative established to strengthen UNOPS capacity to serve its partners and beneficiaries. Significant progress has been made, with several projects successfully concluded and other currently under implementation. The programme's focus for 2026 is to ensure the successful delivery of ongoing projects and to further strengthen UNOPS approach to artificial intelligence and data capabilities. Completing these projects is essential to fully realize the benefits of the investment made to date and ensure UNOPS enhanced delivery. Work on replacing UNOPS enterprise resource planning system is paused following Executive Board decisions1 and the Secretary General’s request2 for an initial analysis of the pros and cons of a potential merger between UNDP and UNOPS. The report also details the programme’s risk management approach, providing an overview of key risks and the proactive actions being taken to mitigate them. By increasing efficiency, the process innovation and digitalization programme allows UNOPS to pass cost savings – that come with efficiencies in processes and management capabilities – through to projects, partners and beneficiaries. It enhances the capabilities of UNOPS personnel to transfer knowledge, increase expertise, and therefore respond quicker and execute better. The programme is at a critical financial crossroads, entering 2026 with funds to cover only two months of current commitments. This situation creates an unsustainable environment for efficient planning and management and puts at risk the investments made to date.
Annual statistical report on United Nations procurement, 2023
(United Nations, 2024) United Nations Office for Project Services Executive Director
The Executive Director of UNOPS submits the present report on procurement by organizations of the United Nations system to the Executive Board pursuant to its decision 2007/38. The complete annual statistical report, 2023, on United Nations procurement may be obtained in the language of submission from the Executive Board secretariat and at the United Nations Global Marketplace website (http://www.ungm.org/ASR). This report marks a significant milestone – the 40th year of the United Nations system reporting on its procurement activities through the annual statistical report. The 32 organizations that submitted data for inclusion in the report procured goods and services worth $24.9 billion in 2023, representing a decrease of 15.7 per cent, or $4.7 billion, compared to 2022. Procurement from least developed countries reached $5.0 billion, or 20.1 per cent of total United Nations procurement. The annual statistical report, 2023, contains: (a) a trend analysis of United Nations procurement by organization, goods and services, sector and category of goods and services, countries, and regions of supply; (b) analysis of United Nations procurement from suppliers in least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States; (c) analysis of collaborative procurement among United Nations organizations; (d) analysis of sustainable procurement practices in the United Nations system. The annual statistical report website contains interactive dashboards allowing users to access data on procurement by United Nations organization, country of supply, and procurement category, as well as details of the procurement of major goods and services (over $30,000).
Annual statistical report on United Nations procurement, 2024
(United Nations, 2025) UNOPS Executive Director
The Executive Director of UNOPS submits the present report on procurement by organizations of the United Nations system to the Executive Board pursuant to its decision 2007/38. The complete annual statistical report, 2024, on United Nations procurement may be obtained in the language of submission from the Executive Board secretariat and at the United Nations Global Marketplace website (http://www.ungm.org/ASR). The 32 organizations that submitted data for inclusion in the report procured goods and services worth $25.7 billion in 2024, representing an increase of 2.9 per cent, or $733 million, compared to 2023. Procurement from least developed countries reached $5.0 billion, or 19.4 per cent of total United Nations procurement. The annual statistical report, 2024, contains: (a) a trend analysis of United Nations procurement by organization, goods and services, sector and category of goods and services, countries, and regions of supply; (b) analysis of United Nations procurement from suppliers in least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States; (c) analysis of collaborative procurement among United Nations organizations; (d) analysis of sustainable procurement practices in the United Nations system. The annual statistical report website contains interactive dashboards allowing users to access data on procurement by United Nations organization, country of supply, and procurement category, as well as details of the procurement of major goods and services (over $30,000).
Comprehensive response plan : terms of reference for the 2nd interim review of the status of implementation of the remaining recommendations : UN Office for Project Services
(United Nations, 2024) United Nations Office for Project Services
The Internal Audit and Investigations Group (IAIG) of UNOPS submits to the Executive Board the terms of reference for the second interim review of the status of the implementation of the remaining recommendations. In August 2022, at the request of the Executive Board, UNOPS commissioned an independent third-party advisory review. The second review focused on the UNOPS mandate, governance, risk management and internal control systems, performance management and accountability. In response to the review, UNOPS drew up a comprehensive response plan. The plan was presented to the Executive Board at its special session 2022. At the end of 2023, KPMG was commissioned by IAIG to conduct an initial interim review of the implementation of the comprehensive response plan. KPMG reviewed each area of the plan and confirmed the actions already taken by UNOPS and identified areas for further attention In its decision 2024/4, the Executive Board: “Decides that the third-party review on the recommendations that have been concluded by the end of 2024 will be conducted in early 2025, with the exception of one recommendation spanning until 2027 which concerns a multi-year programme on process innovation and digitalization; and Recalls its decision 2023/23 for UNOPS to submit the terms of reference for the external third-party review to the Executive Board for input and validation and requests that UNOPS submits these at the second regular session 2024”. On 6 June 2024, the IAIG Director submitted the draft terms of reference to the Executive Board for information and inputs
Comprehensive response plan in response to the recommendations of the two independent third-party reviews of UNOPS
(United Nations, 2024) United Nations Office for Project Services
This document summarizes progress in implementing the comprehensive response plan. Out of 43 recommendations, 36 have been completed to planned scope, two have not been operationalized and one is led by the United Nations Office for Legal Affairs. Of the outstanding recommendations, three will be completed to planned scope by end 2024 and one will continue until 2028. The comprehensive response plan will be considered completed to planned scope by the end of 2024, with the exception of one recommendation spanning until 2028, which concerns a multi-year programme on process innovation and digitalization.
Comprehensive response plan in response to the recommendations of the two independent third-party reviews of UNOPS
(United Nations, 2024) United Nations Office for Project Services
This document summarizes progress in implementing the comprehensive response plan. Out of 43 recommendations, 33 have been completed to planned scope, 2 have not been operationalized and 1 is led by the United Nations Office for Legal Affairs (see section F). Of the outstanding recommendations, 6 will be completed in 2024 and 1 will continue until 2027.
Comprehensive response plan in response to the recommendations of the two independent third-party reviews of UNOPS
(United Nations, 2023) United Nations Office for Project Services
This document summarizes the progress to date in implementing the comprehensive response plan. Out of the 43 recommendations, 32 have been completed to planned scope, two are not operationalized, and one is led by the United Nations Office for Legal Affairs. Of the outstanding recommendations, seven will be completed during 2024 and one will continue until 2027.
Implementation of the restated UNOPS strategic plan, 2022-2025 : report of the Executive Director for 2023
(United Nations, 2024) United Nations Office for Project Services Executive Director
This report provides an update on implementation of the restated strategic plan, 2022-2025, endorsed by decision 2023/16. It encompasses realization of ambitions for impact and achievement of operational and management results, and presents lessons learned and areas for improvement. The report illustrates contributions that fill implementation gaps to help people in need and support countries in accelerating achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. It shows how the UNOPS role of expanding implementation capacity through cost-effective project services is essential to other actors’ efforts to strengthen development policy and financing. By the end of 2023, UNOPS employed 5,226 personnel implementing a portfolio of about 1,100 projects across more than 80 countries. In 2023, it expanded capacity for some 180 partners from the United Nations and beyond, providing project services amounting to $2.7 billion. It procured about $1.6 billion of goods and services from more than 5,500 suppliers; managed over $510 million in grants for more than 2,300 implementing partners; and recruited 3,726 personnel for UNOPS and its partners. It signed more than $3 billion in agreements with partners, including 300 new engagements. UNOPS worked with actors across peace and security, humanitarian and development efforts. Almost two thirds of the response was in countries in special or fragile situations. Goal 3, ‘good health and well-being’, and Goal 16, ‘peace, justice and strong institutions’, accounted for about half of UNOPS activities. Demand for Goal 13, ‘climate action’, and Goal 7, ‘affordable and clean energy’, has yet to materialize to the extent envisaged. External thematic evaluations substantiate UNOPS contributions to Goals 3, 7, 13 and 16. The evaluations confirmed that UNOPS reporting on outcomes and impact should be based on contribution, not attribution. They identified causal pathways for direct and indirect contributions filling implementation gaps. The evaluation of contributions to Goal 16 showed that they draw on capability to operate in fragile contexts, and on expertise in public procurement and infrastructure capacity development.
Implementation of the restated UNOPS strategic plan, 2022-2025 : report of the Executive Director for 2024
(United Nations, 2025) UNOPS Executive Director
The present report provides an update on implementation of the restated strategic plan, 2022-2025, with accounts of the realization of ambitions for impact, achievement of implementation and management results, and lessons learned. The report illustrates contributions that fill implementation gaps to help people in need and support countries in accelerating achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. It shows how the UNOPS role of expanding implementation capacity is an essential complement to other actors’ roles in policy advice and financing for development. In 2024, 5,557 UNOPS personnel implemented a portfolio of over 1,100 projects across more than 130 countries. It expanded implementation capacity for more than 200 partners, providing services amounting to approximately $2.7 billion. Activities included procurement of $1.7 billion worth of goods and services from more than 5,800 suppliers; management of over $380 million in grants for more than 1,700 implementing partners; and contracts and salaries for 9,577 partner personnel. UNOPS signed close to $4 billion in new agreements with partners. UNOPS worked with actors across peace and security, humanitarian and development efforts. About two thirds of the response was in countries in special or fragile situations. About half of UNOPS activities contributed to Goal 3, ‘good health and well-being’, and Goal 16, ‘peace, justice and strong institutions’. Thematic external evaluations substantiated UNOPS contributions to Goals 1 and 11, and identified causal pathways for direct and indirect contributions filling implementation gaps. Lessons learned highlighted the agility and adaptability of UNOPS in fragile situations, its potential to replicate past experience for projects and partnering, and opportunities to more systematically manage for impact. This report is complemented by internal outcome-based reports: case studies of 12 projects contributing to the most vulnerable people and 12 of the Goals; and nine country reports illustrating contributions to accelerating achievement of 11 Goals. The UNOPS portfolio analysis illustrates trends over the past decade.
Report on the enhanced accountability framework of UNOPS.
(United Nations, 2025) United Nations Office for Project Services
The UNOPS accountability framework has been strengthened through insights gained from a benchmarking exercise against the updated Joint Inspection Unit reference accountability framework (JIU/REP/2023/3). This exercise identified key areas for improvement and alignment with best practices, resulting in a more robust and responsive system. The enhanced framework reinforces the delivery of UNOPS mandate, promotes ethical conduct, and ensures responsible decision-making at all levels of the organization. Looking ahead, UNOPS will continue to strengthen its accountability system by integrating lessons learned from its own experience, drawing insights from other United Nations organizations, and adapting to evolving best practices. Starting in 2026, annual progress reports on accountability will be presented to the Board.
United Nations Office for Project Services : annual report of the Internal Audit and Investigations Group on internal audit and investigation activities in 2024
(United Nations, 2025) United Nations Office for Project Services; Internal Audit and Investigations Group
The Internal Audit and Investigations Group of UNOPS submits to the Executive Board its annual report on internal audit and investigation activities for the period 1 January – 31 December 2024. As requested by the Board in its decision 2015/13 concerning internal audit activities, this report includes: (a) an opinion, based on the scope of work undertaken, on the adequacy and effectiveness of the UNOPS framework of governance, risk management and control; (b) a concise summary of work and the criteria that support the opinion; (c) a statement of conformance with the internal audit standards being adhered to; and (d) a view on whether resourcing of the function is appropriate, sufficient and effectively deployed to achieve the desired internal audit and investigation coverage.
United Nations Office for Project Services : financial report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 and report of the Board of Auditors
(United Nations, 2023) UNOPS Board of Auditors; United Nations Office for Project Services
United Nations Office for Project Services : financial report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 and report of the Board of Auditors
United Nations Office for Project Services : financial report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 and report of the Board of Auditors
(United Nations, 2024) United Nations Office for Project Services Board of Auditors; United Nations Office for Project Services
United Nations Office for Project Services : financial report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 and report of the Board of Auditors
United Nations Office for Project Services : financial report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 and report of the Board of Auditors
(United Nations, 2025) United Nations Board of Auditors; United Nations Office for Project Services
United Nations Office for Project Services : financial report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 and report of the Board of Auditors
United Nations Office for Project Services budget estimates for the biennium 2026-2027
(United Nations, 2025) United Nations Office for Project Services
UNOPS has aligned its budget for the 2026-2027 biennium with the harmonized presentation adopted by UNDP, UNFPA, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and UN-Women based on decision 2024/24, in which the Executive Board approved harmonized approaches for cost classification, results-based budgeting and budget presentation. Resources and targets for enabling functions are presented alongside goals, principles and indicators (see annex I). The budget estimates for the 2026-2027 biennium will underpin the first half of the UNOPS strategic plan, 2026-2029. The budget supports the UNOPS commitment to implementation through sustainable, efficient and financially viable project services providing practical solutions for partners, framed by three implementation goals and nine implementation principles with indicators and targets reinforcing accountability for implementation for impact in accordance with the UNOPS mandate. The proposed $260 million budget estimates for 2026-2027 amount to $27.7 million in real growth of management resources compared to the actuals and projection for the 2024-2025 biennium, and a $65 million reduction compared to the previous budget estimates, ensuring the full cost recovery of the resourcing needs for UNOPS enabling functions, which incorporate United Nations development coordination. Special purpose activities are not funded as part of the budget estimates and may be approved by the Board under financial regulation 22.03 (subject to availability). An underlying estimate of $6.4 billion for project expenses in UNOPS mandated areas ensures sufficient revenue to meet the budget estimates – provided the management fee-setting algorithm for the 2026-2027 biennium is applied – and to address requirements beyond the budget estimates, while reducing the average fee rate from 5.5 per cent in the 2024-2025 biennium to 5.3 per cent in the 2026-2027 biennium (see annex II). Any excess reserves accumulated in the budget cycle are distributed to paying entities, including those of the United Nations. The refund process was completed for excess reserves as of 31 December 2021, and for the period 2022-2023 no liquid excess reserves became available for refund. A new framework memorandum of understanding between UNOPS and the United Nations Secretariat, signed in 2024, is valid until 31 Dec 2033.
UNOPS : report on the implementation of the recommendations of the United Nations Board of Auditors, 2023
(United Nations, 2024) United Nations Office for Project Services
UNOPS is pleased to respond to the recommendations made in the report of the United Nations Board of Auditors (A/79/5/Add.11) and to provide an update on the status of implementation. The report of the United Nations Board of Auditors on UNOPS activities for the year ended 31 December 2023 was unqualified.
UNOPS : report on the implementation of the recommendations of the United Nations Board of Auditors, 2024.
(United Nations, 2025) United Nations Office for Project Services
The Board of Auditors has issued an unqualified audit opinion on the UNOPS financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024, marking the thirteenth consecutive year of unqualified audit opinion since the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards in 2012. UNOPS is pleased to respond to the recommendations made in the report (A/80/5/Add.11) and to provide an update on the status of implementation.