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PROERI strengthens capacities for more resilient infrastructure
Under PROERI, UNOPS and UNDRR are advancing actions to strengthen the resilience of public infrastructure in Costa Rica. Through a workshop with key public sector stakeholders and international organizations, participants exchanged knowledge and lessons learned on integrating risk-informed approaches into resilient infrastructure projects.


David Melo, Director and Country Representative of UNOPS in Costa Rica
“Improving people’s quality of life and supporting countries in achieving sustainable development is the mission of UNOPS. We do this with transparency, by applying resilience, promoting social management, and incorporating gender, diversity, inclusion, and climate change criteria into our projects.” As Director and Representative of UNOPS in Costa Rica, David leads the implementation of the organization’s institutional strategy in the country, fosters key partnerships with n


Road Safety Education: Creating Safe Futures for 800 Children in Limón
San Jose, June 25, 2024 Aiming to strengthen road safety and promote a culture of safe mobility from an early age, the National Road...


Towards a More Sustainable World: How Our Projects in Costa Rica Support the SDGs
Since 2014, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has been working in Costa Rica, driving projects that not only improve...


Tree Planting in Circunvalación Norte: Promoting Reforestation and Sustainability
San José, May 24, 2024 As part of the new Circunvalación Norte road project, the third tree planting activity was carried out, promoted...


New Bicentennial Roundabout enabled
This March 24, the new Guadalupe overpass was enabled, which from now on will be called the Bicentennial Rotunda. This new generation...


Alajuelita Human Development Park Excites Neighboring Communities
Tras 4 meses de haber iniciado la construcción del Parque de Desarrollo Humano de Alajuelita, representantes de asociaciones visitan la obra


Human Development Park of the Alajuelita canton in the final stretch
El Parque para el Desarrollo Humano del cantón de Alajuelita se prepara para recibir a todas del cantón en su pronta inauguración.


The Government of the Republic inaugurated the first stage of the Park for Human Development in Alajuelita.
Tras nueve meses de proceso constructivo, la primera etapa del Parque para el Desarrollo Humano del cantón Alajuelita (PDHA) fue inaugurada.


A Caring Christmas for Children Living Near the Bridge over the Virilla River
Around 200 children took part in a Christmas party on December 6th, close to the construction site of the bridge over the Virilla River,...
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