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 2023, more women and girls, including the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, access, contribute to and benefit from relief and recovery efforts and have increased economic security and capacity to withstand the negative socio-economic impact of the crisis.
Activity DetailsResourcesOutcome Indicators and ResultsStrategic Note Outcome Progress NoteDocuments
Outcome details
SDG alignment
Impact areasWomen’s economic empowermentWomen, peace and security, humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction
Organizational outputsPositive social norms
Policy markerGENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scopeNo
UN system functionCapacity development and technical assistance
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2022-2023
OUTCOME
MYM_D_1.4
By 2023, more women and girls, including the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, access, contribute to and benefit from relief and recovery efforts and have increased economic security and capacity to withstand the negative socio-economic impact of the crisis.
MYM_D_1.4A
MYM_D_1.4A
Country
Percentage of women supported by UN Women through livelihoods and WEE initiatives who report increase in income
2022
Result0
MYM_D_1.4A
Country
2023
Baseline
1515
2022
Milestone
6060
Result
00
2023
Target
7070
Result
--
MYM_D_1.4B
MYM_D_1.4B
Country
Change in ratio of women to men participants in ecosystem programmes, such as accelerators and incubators, that have been supported to be more gender smart through UN Women interventions
2022
Result0
MYM_D_1.4B
Country
2021
Baseline
00
2022
Milestone
2020
Result
00
2023
Target
3030
Result
--
SP_D_0.3.2
Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.
SP_D_0.3.2
Country
Number of institutions putting in places policies and practices to address gender-based discrimination and/or combat gender stereotypes (CO)
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework
that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide
different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work,
such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Women-led and women’s right CSOs have increased capacity to design and implement interventions which respond to the relief and recovery needs of crisis affected women and girls.
Planned Budget:$6.98 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$4.51 M
Expenses:$5.08 M
MYM_D_1.4.1A
MYM_D_1.4.1A
Country
Number of women-led and women's right CSOs supported by UN Women to implement relief and recovery programming
2022
Result13
MYM_D_1.4.1A
Country
2021
Baseline
5959
2022
Milestone
2020
Result
1313
2023
Target
9999
Result
--
SP_D_0.5.a
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
SP_D_0.5.a
Country
Amount of funding disbursed annually in support of civil society organizations, especially women’s organizations, working towards the achievement of gender equality and women's empowerment, through UN-Women programmes and grant-giving (CO, RO, HQ)
2022
Result3946490.66
SP_D_0.5.a
Country
2021
Baseline
985063985063
2022
Milestone
999999999999
Result
3946490.663946490.66
2023
Target
284579284579
Result
--
SP_D_0.6.c
SP_D_0.6.c
Country
Number of gender statistics and sex-disaggregated data collection initiatives, including in emerging areas conducted or analyzed (CO)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_D_0.6.c
Country
2023
Baseline
11
OUTPUT
MYM_D_1.4.2
The most vulnerable women workers and women led MSMEs have increased access to capacity building initiatives, services and capital.
Planned Budget:$615.50 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$259.11 K
Expenses:$321.73 K
MYM_D_1.4.2A
MYM_D_1.4.2A
Country
Number of women accessing information, goods, resources and/or services on economic empowerment through UN-Women -support
2022
Result1078
MYM_D_1.4.2A
Country
2021
Baseline
6199361993
2022
Milestone
12001200
Result
10781078
2023
Target
10001000
Result
--
SP_D_0.4.d
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
SP_D_0.4.d
Country
Number of women accessing information, goods, resources and/or services through UNW supported platforms and programs in humanitarian and development settings (CO, HQ)
2022
Result70827
SP_D_0.4.d
Country
2021
Baseline
166647166647
2022
Milestone
12001200
Result
7082770827
2023
Target
10001000
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.h
SP_D_0.7.h
Country
Number of Peacebuilding processes inclusive of young women supported by UN Women / UNFPA (CO)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_D_0.7.h
Country
2023
Baseline
11
OUTPUT
MYM_D_1.4.3
The capacity of the private sector, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem to promote women’s economic empowerment and gender equality through their value chain is increased
Planned Budget:$177.53 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$315.53 K
Expenses:$260.48 K
MYM_D_1.4.3A
MYM_D_1.4.3A
Country
Number of private sector entrepreneurship ecosystem actors who have received support from UN Women on WEE
2022
Result6
MYM_D_1.4.3A
Country
2021
Baseline
66
2022
Milestone
33
Result
66
2023
Target
1212
Result
--
SP_D_0.1.e
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
SP_D_0.1.e
Country
Number of partners that have increased capacities to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment through national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans (CO, HQ)
2022
Result6
SP_D_0.1.e
Country
2021
Baseline
7979
2022
Milestone
3333
Result
66
2023
Target
2626
Result
--
OUTPUT
MYM_D_1.4.4
UN Agencies, Funds and Programs (AFPs) have increased capacities in operationalizing gender responsive procurement practices
Planned Budget:$16.05 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$0.00
Expenses:$0.00
MYM_D_1.4.4A
MYM_D_1.4.4A
Country
Percentage of UN AFPs which report increased capacities to engage in gender responsive procurement as a result of UN Women’s support
2022
Result0
MYM_D_1.4.4A
Country
2022
Baseline
00
2022
Milestone
6060
Result
00
2023
Target
8080
Result
--
SP_D_0.2.d
SP_D_0.2.d
Country
Number of tools introduced that support innovative financing and accountability, including related to digital financing, for gender equality (CO)
2022
Result0
SP_D_0.2.d
Country
2021
Baseline
00
2022
Milestone
--
Result
00
2023
Target
11
Result
--
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2022
By 2023, more women and girls, including the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, access, contribute to and benefit from relief and recovery efforts and have increased economic security and capacity to withstand the negative socio-economic impact of the crisis.
UN Women Myanmar Country Office (MCO) has significantly contributed to ensuring that more women and girls, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, access, contribute to, and benefit from relief and recovery efforts. Under the WPS project, MCO provided grants to six WROs and WLOs, reaching 86,372 beneficiaries (65 per cent female). Grants were used for relief and recovery projects by partners in IDP camps and host communities in GBV prevention and response and the distribution of COVID-19 health kits. Under the WPHF, the MCO provided institutional support to two organizations and gave grants to 13 WLOs and WROs. Moreover, regular capacity building was provided to WPHF grantees. Grants were used for relief and recovery projects in IDP camps and host communities in GBV prevention and response, cash for food, skills and business development, and distribution of COVID-19 health kits. Additionally, the Women Peace facilitator handbook was launched in March 2022. Under the Government of Canada-funded programme in Rakhine in partnership with FCA, at least 1,406 women have been economically empowered through livelihoods, entrepreneurship training, and market access support. Under the CERF project, 200 women have received cash assistance for their livelihoods, while another 161 women have received vocational, professional, and life skills training. FRC and FCA have completed rapid and mini-market assessments that have guided them in developing their livelihood approaches. In total, 192 women have been trained in vocational skills or received cash for work, and 572 are supported with micro livelihood opportunities. FRC has established a vocational skills training centre and completed the development of its 21st-century life skills package (210 women have been trained by far on life skills). Further, 420 vulnerable women have been supported with unconditional cash. During the reporting period, UN Women MCO also significantly contributed to UN Joint Programming on women and men who have been affected by the compounded crises of the past two years that have threatened the incomes, livelihoods, and stability of the most vulnerable populations in Myanmar. Under the Joint Programme "Accelerating COVID-19 Socio-Economic Recovery in Myanmar through Resilient and Gender Transformative Enterprises" with UNDP and UNCDF, 50 women-led MSMEs improved their business acumen and capacity through their participation in a business accelerator programme. The programme comprises 12 training modules, ten mentoring sessions, and eight networking and expert sessions). Following a needs assessment, six business accelerators enhanced their capacities on gender-smart representation, outreach, and network building, as well as removing gender bias in access to resources. They implemented gender action plans focused on training staff on sexual harassment and gender bias and evaluating existing resources and processes. One business accelerator fully engendered its acceleration programme, integrating gender-smart needs assessment, outreach, and communication; a gender-sensitive M&E framework; and gender-transformative module design, delivery, and coaching. The lessons from this gender-responsive business accelerator programme were summarized in a publication. The publication outlines how business accelerators can enhance their effectiveness by removing a gender bias in access to resources and promoting women's empowerment in their proceedings. See the document UNCDF, 2022. Insights On Lending Opportunities To Women-Led Businesses Myanmar. https://www.uncdf.org/article/7721/lending-to-women-businesses-myanmar Under the same programme and given the deteriorating investment climate, small grants were provided to 14 MSMEs of the 50 participants in the business accelerator between May 2022 and August 2022 (A total of 130,000 USD). Additionally, UN Women MCO has increased the economic security and capacity of over a hundred women to withstand the negative socio-economic impact of the crisis. Through the Pilot "Rapid Relief for Women Entrepreneurs" with ONOW, 161 women entrepreneurs learned foundational skills development, 63 completed the Business and Livelihoods training, and have developed a business growth or launch plan and/or a loan profile. In addition, the programme facilitated peer-to-peer learning and networking and piloted digital referrals to Onward Support Services in nutrition, health, and psychosocial support. The pilot paved a path to effectively reach many women quickly and find digitally facilitated means of interconnecting varying support services available to women (basic services and business skills). The Joint Programming also contributed to an important outcome of learning acquired by the Participating UN Organisations (PUNO) and their partners during the programme. It is critical to hold frequent needs assessments and internal end-of-programme assessments amongst service providers and PUNOs to help the programme remain relevant in the changing context. These needs assessments provided valuable information on the realities and needs of women-led enterprises and filled existing evidence gaps. Future programme designs facing similar challenges should note that there is a severe need for short-term operational financing as many businesses have been substantially impacted in their operations and earnings due to COVID-19 and the military takeover. Business support and acceleration require a holistic approach beyond access to knowledge and business skills, such as business handholding, and addressing the issue of mental support and social cohesion through mentoring and network groups. This is needed in challenging situations such as a pandemic, armed conflicts, and political unrest. There is still more room to support local accelerators and other ecosystem players to serve MSMEs better, but also for gender transformative capacity-building initiatives. For example, there was high demand for accelerator services by women entrepreneurs, with an oversubscription (210 applicants for 50 spaces). This indicates potential for future projects and collaboration. Also, the programme didn't reach the missing middle, as it focused on micro and small enterprises.
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World Bank Income Classification:Low Income
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