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, populations in CAR, including women, youth, refugees, returnees, IDPs and all other vulnerable groups, will have equitable and sustainable access to economic opportunities that promote the creation of decent jobs , entrepreneurship, innovation and digitization
Significant progress was made in this area during the year. For this reporting period, this activity was not carried out and remains ongoing. However, the country office has supported the implementation of a national strategy to end violence against women and girls and harmful practices. This strategy is currently being revised to take account of new trends in preventing and responding to violence against women. It is a program run by the Bureau d'appui au gouvernement centrafricain through the Ministry of Gender to promote gender equality in the country. Technical expertise is made available to the Ministry for this purpose.
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