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, people in Nigeria, especially the most vulnerable, benefit from peace and security, and protection from conflict, violence, and crime through strengthening capacity and infrastructures.
8214 increased their income through agriculture livelihood and income generation skills training; have increased their capacities in businesses and entrepreneurship skills and were able to increase income and diversified their businesses and received training on alternative dispute resolution, mediation, peacebuilding, and conflict management Across all implementation locations. Additionally, During the reporting period, Gender Technical Team (GTT) group Co-Chaired by UN Women and UN OCHA with technical support from Senior GenCap advisor to review the Nigerian 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) to enusre that the needs of affected population and captured in a gender inclusive manner. The HRP highlight the clear economic needs of women and girls and the issues around GBV and response plan.
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