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Al-Shihr coastal city residents in #Yemen can now rejoice in a brand new public park! UNOPS with funding from The World Bank recently completed construction on a sprawling 1,700 square-meter garden under its #YIUSEP programme, offering a much-needed green escape for its growing population of around 200,000. The park has become an instant hit, attracting a staggering around 14,000 visitors daily. This equipped public park has resulted in a constant crowds of activity and a welcoming atmosphere. The park is so special because of the amenities that are drawing all ages visitors: - Convenience and Comfort: The park boasts separate restrooms for both women and men, ensuring visitors' comfort. - Protection from sun heat:  Concrete awnings, smartly designed as 49 umbrellas, provide shade from the sun, allowing visitors to enjoy the outdoors year-round. - Fun for All Ages: Children can unleash their energy and imaginations with a variety of playground equipment specifically designed for their enjoyment. - Nature's Touch: The park features agricultural and afforestation ponds, and imported artificial grass at the playing areas fostering a connection with nature and potentially serving as learning tools. - Safety First: Park authorities prioritize visitors' safety by providing essential safety tools throughout the park. - Sustainable Lighting: The park is illuminated with a network of 175 eco-friendly all-in-one LED solar lights (including batteries and solar panels). This provides nighttime enjoyment as the weather becomes pleasant. The park provides a space for leisure, recreation, and connection with nature for all ages. With its comprehensive amenities and focus on sustainability, this park is sure to be a beloved landmark for years to come.

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"The situation improved. The security condition improved. But we cannot say yet that the problem is solved," explained Jorge Moreira da Silva about the situation in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado region. Watch our Executive Director's full interview on France 24's Eye on Africa. https://bit.ly/3y0xrwl

Living in three different Afghan provinces, Mumtaz, Ahmad and Zeyba all found opportunities with this one community-led project – like millions of others. We’re proud to manage the Afghanistan Community Resilience and Livelihoods Project – an initiative funded by The World Bank and the Afghanistan Resilience Trust Fund. It’s set to benefit over 14 million Afghans, across 10 cities, 29 provinces and 98 rural districts. #IDAworks https://bit.ly/4byvYv4

#Yemen's ancient city, #Sana'a, boasts a vibrant history spanning over several millennia. However recently, lurking beneath its historic streets was a hidden threat – deteriorating asbestos sewage lines. It caused leakages of sewer, unpleasant odors, health hazards (cholera outbreaks) and limited proper sanitation for over half a million residents. Funded by the The World Bank, UNOPS embarked on a massive project under it #YIUSEP programme, constructing a new over 6 kilometers of sewage line using GRP pipes of 1.2 meters diameter each at Al-Sayla in old #Sana'a. This meant navigating through complex combination of challenges: - Occupational Health & Safety: Project being located in a densely populated old town of Sana'a, with running traffic across its vicinity.  - Protecting the Past: safeguarding the surrounding centuries-old buildings, where using traditional high-vibration tools posed a risk to the heritage. - Climate: The project area is the main pathway for the city's torrent stream and collapsed sewer system also served as a crucial drainage path during the rainy season. - Logistics: Importing giant GRP pipes (over 500 lengths in total, 1.2m diameter each) to project sites, in one of the most challenging operational contexts. Therefore, the project team tackled these challenges with innovativeness & close coordination: -  A local custom-built, low-vibration stone pavement cutting Saw, made from readily available materials. This innovative tool not only ensured the safety of these irreplaceable structures, but also safely navigated delicate surroundings efficiently and accurately; and received praise from the Stakeholders for the conservations of the historic structures. - To minimize weather disruptions, work was restricted to the dry seasons, in sections each of 100 to 300 meters long. An associated collaborative weather monitoring plan with the Meteorology Authority allowed for swift trench closure and demobilization (sometimes within a day) based on weather forecasts. This was achieved by utilizing special backfilling materials that facilitated rapid completion. - An adequate Logistics Planning and timely coordination with the relevant stakeholders enabled the successful delivery of 110, 40ft long Trailer trucks loaded with GRP pipes in 16 batches within a short period. So far this is the biggest logistics operation implemented by UNOPS in #Yemen. This project is a role model of collaboration, meticulous planning and dedicated work from the whole team. By respecting the past while embracing innovation, Sana'a sewage system is getting a much-needed upgrade, ensuring a healthier and sustainable solution for its residents, and contributing significantly to the Sustainable Development Goals. Muhammad Usman Akram

I spoke to BBC BBC News about my recent visit to #Mozambique. Displaced people in Cabo Delgado are facing poverty and lack of access to basic needs. UNOPS is working to help this situation. My full interview (12:48) here: https://lnkd.in/dUvbtK6Y

How has service delivery in Afghanistan's cities been impacted by the political transition in 2021?  We supported new The World Bank research: https://lnkd.in/dqxMVK66

Al-shihr is a coastal city of #Yemen located around 600Kms from Aden in Hadramout governorate. It faces significant water supply challenges due to its dilapidated and deteriorating network, mostly built of asbestos material posing very critical and horrifying health hazards, directly affecting the health of its population of around 200,000 people. To address this, UNOPS funded by the The World Bank has substantially completed an integrated intervention under its #YIUSEP programme, aiming to provide safe and reliable water supply services in order to contribute to better public health. Key components of this intervention include: - Replacing 17.7 kilometers of the main pumping line and its distribution network. - Installing a 540 kW solar power unit to provide and enhance energy efficiency. - Providing a backup diesel generator for better reliability. -Delivering essential maintenance equipment. Overall, this initiative is addressing immediate water supply challenges, improving public health and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.