Region:Asia Pacific
Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
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.
Least Developed Country:Yes
Since 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:0.575
GII 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:0.723
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025
Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision
Male:19,976,265 (9.5%)
Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
$19.47 M
Planned Budget
$16.16 M
Actual Budget
$3.31 M
Shortfall
$14.27 M
Expenses
IATI Identifier
Organizational result statement
Planned Budget
Actual Budget and Shortfall
expenses
XM-DAC-41146-APA_O_1
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment
scope
Organizational
Impact areas
Principled performance
UN system function
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Advocacy, communications and social mobilization
Capacity development and technical assistance
Intergovernmental Normative Support
Support functions
UN system coordination (discontinued)
Funding Partners
UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
UN Women
Output Level Results
APA_O_1.1
Inter-agency coordination: The UNSDG and the Regional Coordination Mechanism have access to technical capacity and knowledge to advance the accountability towards gender equality mainstreaming
APA_O_1.3
Inter-agency & inter-governmental coordination: The Gender in Humanitarian Action working group is coordinated to develop joint work plans and knowledge products to advance gender responsive humanitarian support
APA_O_1.4
Inter-agency coordination support: UN Women field offices and UNCTs have increased capacity to mainstream GEEW in the UNDAF and other common country programming processes, including through effective coordination of GTGs/results groups.
XM-DAC-41146-APA_O_2
Increased engagement of partners in support of UN-Women’s mandate
scope
Organizational
Impact areas
Advancing partnerships and resourcing
UN system function
Advocacy, communications and social mobilization
Capacity development and technical assistance
Direct support and service delivery
Integrated Normative Support (in the context of operational activities)
Integrated policy advice and thought leadership
Intergovernmental Normative Support
Support functions
Funding Partners
LinkedIn
UN Women
Output Level Results
APA_O_2.1
Strategic Partnerships and Resource mobilization: Partnerships with bilateral partners (traditional donors), the Private Sector (Businesses, HNWIs, Foundations), and IFIs, as well as alternative financing mechanisms are strengthened to advance sustainable resources availability for ROAP and COs.
APA_O_2.3
Partnership: Civil society organizations and women’s movements are strong partners in furthering advocacy for GEWE in the region
APA_O_2.4
Advocacy and representation: the RO will continue to go beyond traditional campaigning so that advocacy maintains its role and presence as a strong platform for UN Women’s voice and influence. The RO will continue to support campaigns and advocacy to address harmful practices and social norms, including by engaging men and boys
APA_O_2.5
Communications as a core pillar to support Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy: Communication products provide a strong foundation for UN Women ROAP's brand awareness, visibility and effective resource mobilization.
XM-DAC-41146-APA_O_3
High quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, results-based management and evaluation
scope
Organizational
Impact areas
Business transformation
Products, services and processes
UN system function
Advocacy, communications and social mobilization
Capacity development and technical assistance
Comprehensive and disaggregated data (discontinued)
Direct support and service delivery
Integrated Normative Support (in the context of operational activities)
Integrated policy advice and thought leadership
Intergovernmental Normative Support
Support functions
UN system coordination (discontinued)
Funding Partners
Australia
UN AIDS
UN Women
Output Level Results
APA_O_3.1
Support and oversight: UN Women field offices and UNCTs access policy advisory services, good practices and innovation to strengthen quality programming for GEEW, with emphasis on Humanitarian/DRR, Climate Change, WEE, governance and WPS, and EVAW
APA_O_3.2
Knowledge management: The work on GEWE in AP Region builds on accurate data and up-to-date researches and knowledge
APA_O_3.4
Support and oversight: The RO effectively performs strategic planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation for the APRO SN
APA_O_3.5
Support and oversight: COs receive quality and timely policy advice, technical support and quality assurance programme effectiveness.
APA_O_3.6
Support and oversight: UN Women field offices and UNCTs receive timely and quality support for gender-responsive DRR and humanitarian action, including for emergency preparedness and immediate response to disasters and conflict
XM-DAC-41146-APA_O_4
Improved management of financial and human resources in pursuit of results
scope
Organizational
Impact areas
Empowered people
UN system function
Support functions
UN system coordination (discontinued)
Funding Partners
UN Women
Future Budget
year | planned budget |
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2025 | $1,222,254 |
2026 | $1,212,254 |
Output Level Results
APA_O_4.1
Support and oversight: Efficient Staff management and smooth internal communication observed in AP region
APA_O_4.2
Client-oriented, "green" and efficient processes, procedures and equipment in place in AP-RO (Procurement, Finances, Administration, ICT, Security)
APA_O_4.3
Support and oversight: COs receive quality and timely capacity, technical support to advance operational efficiency and ensure compliance
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