Outcome MKD_O_1

Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance

The output cluster and targets were achieved, due to high commitment of UN Women Norh Macedonia team and accountability. The Office achieved bigger efficiency through strengthened operations processes, and administration of resources through budget, financial, HR,and Risk management. In the reporting period, the Office has been in regular contact with UNDSS. Business Continuity Plan and Crisis Management Plan was updated. The personnel list and contact numbers regularly updated and shared with UNDSS. Overall security and safety compliance was 100%, InfoSec training 100%. Mid year review of the 2024 Risk Register was completed as well as the Fraud Risk Assessment. The staff prepared budget revisions where necessary. Due to limited functionality of Quantum, the Finance Assistant and the Project Officers were tracking expenses manually. The end of the year core and non-core delivery and utilization as of 24 January is as follows: Project Number Project Name Fund Code Utilization Rate Delivery rate GRG I 02000489 II-Gender Responsive Governance in North Macedonia W3000 98.1% 95.6% GRG II 02000488 I-Gender Responsive Governance in North Macedonia W3000 95.6% 80.9% GRB 02000294 Promoting Gender Responsive Policies and Budgets in North Macedonia - phase 2 W3000 95.5% 78.2% REGULAR CORE 00093820 Macedonian Core Budget-UNW-ECA-00093820 W0001 99.7% 96.4% CORE Program 00093820 Macedonian Core Budget-UNW-ECA-00093820 W0007 93.2% 64.7% NEW CORE 00093820 Macedonian Core Budget-UNW-ECA-00093820 W0023 100.1% 100.1% OLD EXB 00038242 ECA EXB-UNW-ECA-00038242 W0300 0.2% 0.2% In the reporting period, UN Women produced high quality annual report and bi-annual monitoring reports as well as 2024-2025 Bi-Annual Plan which meet the result-based management principles. The reporting was conducted against DRF/OEEF indicators and targets at activity, output, outcome, and impact level. Regular staff meetinsg were held, staff retreat ortganized and bilateral feedback sought and provided.

Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance

During the reporting year f ull implementation ( 100% ) of regular resources has been achieved, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of priority activities and directly contributing to the attainment of planned outcomes. Implementation of non-core resources has reached approximately 80% , demonstrating strong progress in expanding programme reach and impact, with remaining activities positioned for completion. All donor reports were submitted on time (100%) , reinforcing accountability, transparency, and sustained donor confidence. Timely and comprehensive reporting has enabled effective engagement with member states, supporting informed feedback and strengthening collaboration around programme results. The Office responded constructively on ad hoq requests by donors, in consultations with ECARO and relevant colleagues at HQ, changed one donor agreement 9with Sida) to ensure continued positive engagemenet with members states/donors.