Region:Asia PacificCurrent UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
World Bank Income Classification:Low IncomeThe World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.Least Developed Country:YesSince 1971, the United Nations has recognized LDCs as a category of States that are deemed highly disadvantaged in their development process, for structural, historical and also geographical reasons. Three criteria are used: per capita income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.Gender Inequality Index:0.575GII is a composite metric of gender inequality using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market. A low GII value indicates low inequality between women and men, and vice-versa.Gender Development Index:0.723GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 RevisionMale:19,976,265 (9.5%)Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
By 2027, Nigeria benefits from improved food security and nutrition, sustainable food systems, and natural resources management
Activity DetailsResourcesOutcome Indicators and ResultsStrategic Note Outcome Progress NoteDocuments
Outcome details
SDG alignment
Impact areas
Organizational outputs
Policy markerGENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scopeNo
UN system function
Outcome Description
Resources
Planned Budget
Actual Budget
Planned Budget
Actual Budget and Shortfall
Expenses
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2023-2027
OUTCOME
NGA_D_2.2
By 2027, Nigeria benefits from improved food security and nutrition, sustainable food systems, and natural resources management
NGA_D_2.2A
NGA_D_2.2A
Country
Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population based on food insecurity Experience Scale
2027
Result-
NGA_D_2.2A
Country
2022
Baseline
26.426.4
2023
Milestone
--
Result
00
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Milestone
--
Result
--
2026
Milestone
--
Result
--
2027
Target
1616
Result
--
NGA_D_2.2B
NGA_D_2.2B
Country
% of women smallholder farmers supported by UN Women Nigeria obtaining increased household production of food and food security.
2027
Result-
NGA_D_2.2B
Country
2020
Baseline
26.426.4
2023
Milestone
--
Result
00
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Milestone
--
Result
--
2026
Milestone
--
Result
--
2027
Target
3535
Result
--
NGA_D_2.2C
NGA_D_2.2C
Country
% of women smallholder farmers assisted by UN Women who obtain increased farm incomes
2027
Result-
NGA_D_2.2C
Country
2022
Baseline
3535
2023
Milestone
--
Result
00
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Milestone
--
Result
--
2026
Milestone
--
Result
--
2027
Target
7070
Result
--
SP_D_0.1.5
SP_D_0.1.5
Country
Number of national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans that are adopted with a focus on gender equality (CO)
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework
that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide
different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work,
such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2023
By 2027, Nigeria benefits from improved food security and nutrition, sustainable food systems, and natural resources management
In 2023, the CO faced limitations in implementing interventions for a particular indicator due to constrained resources. Despite this challenge, the CO actively engaged with various donors to mobilize funds for the agriculture sector. Notably, a comprehensive climate-smart agriculture program was developed in collaboration with the African Development Bank, which is currently being considered as a potential donor.
Recognizing the government's role as a regulator, the CO worked at both national and sub-national levels to advocate for affirmative procurement reforms. At the national level, technical support was provided to develop Nigeria's inaugural Women Economic Empowerment Policy. This policy, including affirmative procurement as a key driver of economic empowerment, received approval from the president. A high-level advisory council, with UN Women as the secretariat, was established. Additionally, at the subnational level, the Kaduna State Government drafted an affirmative procurement policy with a specific quota for women-owned businesses. In Lagos State, gender-responsive procurement clauses were included in procurement regulations and guidelines. However, approval of these documents is pending with the respective state governors, with delays attributed to the general elections and changes in government in 2023.
Furthermore, the CO conducted gender-responsive assessments of the mining and maritime sectors in Nigeria, aiming to identify specific gender lens policies for advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in these sectors.
Additionally, the CO developed project documents focusing on specific agriculture value chains showing significant potential for advancing gender equality and empowering women in agriculture. These initiatives are strategically designed to maximize their positive impact.
Lastly, in response to the removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria and the growing demand for alternative energy sources, the CO initiated a successful pilot program on biogas. There is now interest from potential donors willing to support the scaling up of this initiative in 2024.
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World Bank Income Classification:Low Income
The World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.
