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 :
2018-2022
OUTCOME
MAR_O_1
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system to commit on gender equality and women’s empowerment
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
2021
Baseline
8989
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
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
2010
Baseline
6868
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
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
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
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
2022
Baseline
100100
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
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
2021
Baseline
100100
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
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)
UNW coordinates and promotes mainstreaming of gender equality and women's empowerment within the UN system
Planned Budget:$438.70 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$181.42 K
Expenses:$166.74 K
MAR_O_1.1A
MAR_O_1.1A
Country
Number of Gender Thematic group meetings led by UNW
2022
Result3
MAR_O_1.1A
Country
2017
Baseline
66
2018
Milestone
66
Result
88
2019
Milestone
66
Result
55
2020
Milestone
66
Result
55
2021
Milestone
66
Result
55
2022
Target
44
Result
33
MAR_O_1.1B
MAR_O_1.1B
Country
Number of joint programmes related to GE on VAW/ SDGs/Governance signed
2022
Result1
MAR_O_1.1B
Country
2017
Baseline
22
2018
Milestone
11
Result
11
2019
Milestone
11
Result
33
2020
Milestone
11
Result
11
2021
Milestone
44
Result
00
2022
Target
11
Result
11
MAR_O_1.1C
MAR_O_1.1C
Country
The action plan of the UNCT - SWAP Gender Equality Score Card exercise is elaborated and implemented
2022
ResultTRUE
MAR_O_1.1C
Country
2018
Baseline
NoNo
2019
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
TRUETRUE
2020
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
TRUETRUE
2021
Milestone
--
Result
TRUETRUE
2022
Target
--
Result
TRUETRUE
MAR_O_1.1D
MAR_O_1.1D
Country
Gender mainstreamed through at least 75% of UNSDCF outcomes
2022
ResultTRUE
MAR_O_1.1D
Country
2021
Baseline
NoNo
2022
Target
YesYes
Result
TRUETRUE
MAR_O_1.1E
MAR_O_1.1E
Country
UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard progress is monitored and reported annually under RCO-UNW co-leadership
2022
ResultTRUE
MAR_O_1.1E
Country
2021
Baseline
YesYes
2022
Target
YesYes
Result
TRUETRUE
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