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%)
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2019-2023
OUTCOME
BDI_O_1
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for gender equality commitment
SP_O_1A
SP_O_1A
Country
SP O_1.1: Percentage of ratings of reporting entities that meet or exceed UN-SWAP minimum standards (Derived from QCPR indicator 42b)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1A
Country
0
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1B
SP_O_1B
Country
SP O_1.2: Fraction of reporting UN entities that track and report on allocations and expenditures using gender markers (Derived from QCPR indicator 42e)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1B
Country
0
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1C
SP_O_1C
Country
SP O_1.3: Percentage of UNDAFs (now UNSDCFs) that feature gender results at the outcome level (QCPR indicator 42g) (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1C
Country
0
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1D
SP_O_1D
Country
SP O_1.4: Percentage share of total programme expenditure from joint programmes (Derived from QCPR indicator 15g)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1D
Country
0
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1E
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
SP_O_1E
Country
SP O_1.5: [discontinued] Number of qualified female candidate profiles provided to the Executive Office of the Secretary General by UN-Women for senior level appointments (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1E
Country
0
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1F
SP_O_1F
Country
SP O_1.6: Number of UN entities receiving gender parity advice and/or technical assistance by UN-Women (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1F
Country
0
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_5C
SP_O_5C
Country
Percentage all country office, regional office and HQ units' using signature interventions for programming (Desk Review)
Leadership and technical support for UNCT to adopt and implement integrated gender responsive frameworks in support to government priorities, including in response to covid19 pandeminc
Planned Budget:$15.08 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$85.84 K
Expenses:$80.96 K
BDI_O_1.1A
BDI_O_1.1A
Country
Number of UN Agencies using Gender Score Card
2022
Result2
BDI_O_1.1A
Country
2016
Baseline
00
2019
Milestone
--
Result
66
2020
Milestone
22
Result
66
2021
Milestone
33
Result
44
2022
Milestone
33
Result
22
2023
Target
44
Result
--
BDI_O_1.1B
BDI_O_1.1B
Country
Existence of a joint program on the Common Chapter integrating gender issues with UN Women, UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA
2022
ResultTRUE
BDI_O_1.1B
Country
2018
Baseline
nono
2019
Milestone
--
Result
TRUETRUE
2020
Milestone
YESYES
Result
TRUETRUE
2021
Milestone
yesyes
Result
TRUETRUE
2022
Milestone
YESYES
Result
TRUETRUE
2023
Target
yesyes
Result
--
BDI_O_1.1C
BDI_O_1.1C
Country
Percentage of funds allocated by agencies on gender issues including joint programs
2022
Result0
BDI_O_1.1C
Country
2018
Baseline
5%5%
2019
Milestone
--
Result
6.50%6.50%
2020
Milestone
60%60%
Result
00
2021
Milestone
45%45%
Result
5.60%5.60%
2022
Milestone
45%45%
Result
00
2023
Milestone
25%25%
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
BDI_O_1.1D
BDI_O_1.1D
Country
Existence of half year reports on gender in the framework of UNDAF implementation
2022
ResultFALSE
BDI_O_1.1D
Country
2018
Baseline
nono
2019
Milestone
--
Result
FALSEFALSE
2020
Milestone
YESYES
Result
TRUETRUE
2021
Milestone
yesyes
Result
FALSEFALSE
2022
Milestone
YESYES
Result
FALSEFALSE
2023
Target
yesyes
Result
--
BDI_O_1.1E
BDI_O_1.1E
Country
Number of approved annual action plans of the UN Gender Thematic Group
2022
Result1
BDI_O_1.1E
Country
2018
Baseline
11
2019
Milestone
--
Result
11
2020
Milestone
22
Result
11
2021
Milestone
22
Result
00
2022
Milestone
11
Result
11
2023
Target
55
Result
--
BDI_O_1.1H
BDI_O_1.1H
Country
Number of UN Sectors wide working groups with capacity to implement UNDAF/SDG in a gender perspective manner
2022
Result8
BDI_O_1.1H
Country
2019
Baseline
22
2019
Milestone
--
Result
66
2020
Milestone
1010
Result
77
2021
Milestone
88
Result
77
2022
Milestone
88
Result
88
2023
Target
1010
Result
--
BDI_O_1.1I
BDI_O_1.1I
Country
Number of joint UN advocacy activities supporting adoption and implementation of women rights instruments.
2022
Result7
BDI_O_1.1I
Country
2018
Baseline
22
2019
Milestone
--
Result
22
2020
Milestone
66
Result
1010
2021
Milestone
88
Result
55
2022
Milestone
99
Result
77
2023
Target
1010
Result
--
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