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 2024, public institutions, the media and civil society, at both central and decentralized levels, effectively exercise their roles for a peaceful, effective, and inclusive democratic governance that is conducive to citizen participation and the strengthening of the rule of law. (UNSDCF OUTCOME 1.3)
A gender and elections strategy with an action plan has been adopted and incorporated into the overall electoral operations plan, a national political participation strategy has been validated by the Ministry of Gender and submitted to the Council of Ministers for adoption, a strategy for implementing the organic law on people living with disabilities has been adopted, and a roadmap for speeding up implementation of the SDGs, including SDG5, has been adopted by the Ministry of Planning.
By 2024, the prevalence of violence and conflict is reduced, and the security of people and property improved, particularly for vulnerable people, including refugees, displaced persons, and young people.
By 2024, the UN system in DRC coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls (SP Outcome 7: UN system coordination for gender equality)
The DRC has a revised strategy to combat GBV, a national strategy for the political participation of women and NAP 1325. No strategy developed by 2023
By 2024, populations benefit from responsible and sustainable management of natural resources (forestry, mining, and land), by the State, decentralized entities, communities, and the private sector, in a context of climate change and biodiversity preservation UNSDCF Outcome 2.3
By 2024, Congolese people enjoy economic growth inclusive sustainable driven by agricultural transformation, economic diversification open to innovations and promotion of entrepreneurship young people and women (UNSDCF Outcome 2.1)
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References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).