UNOPS Celebrates 20 Years of Project Success in Tunisia, Highlights Regional Impact

Tunisia marks a significant milestone with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) celebrating two decades of impactful work within the country. This anniversary serves as a testament to a robust and fruitful partnership between UNOPS and Tunisian governmental bodies. The collaboration has yielded tangible results, most notably the introduction of Africa's first public sector surgical robot at Charles Nicolles Hospital, a groundbreaking achievement for the continent's healthcare. UNOPS, as the fifth-largest UN agency, has consistently invested in Tunisia's development, supporting critical infrastructure, education, healthcare, and transportation projects. Their involvement during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating the acquisition of essential equipment, further underscores their commitment. The agency's leadership, including UN Under-Secretary-General Jorge Moreira da Silva, has expressed optimism about Tunisia's experience serving as a model for other African nations. This enduring partnership is vital for Tunisia's continued progress and its role as a regional development hub.

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We are here for 20 years. We work with governors, local institutions. UNOPS is the fifth largest United Nations agency. We invest in infrastructure, school construction, the purchase of medicines and equipment and support the implementation of vital projects in sectors such as health, transport.....We also intervened during the Covid pandemic that affected Tunisia, by facilitating the acquisition of equipment…