Region:Asia Pacific
Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
World Bank Income Classification:Low Income
The 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:Yes
Since 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:0.575
GII 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:0.723
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025
Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision
Male:19,976,265 (9.5%)
Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
outcome XM-DAC-41146-PNG_D_4.3
Outcome 4.3 3 Women and girls in the highlands region in PNG affected by crisis, lead, participate in, and benefit from response and recovery, inclusive peace-building to reduce conflict and improve development (GYPI Highlands project goal)”
D uring the reporting period , women and girls were increasingly involved in community decis ion making meetings, mediation roles and service prov ision to survivors of violence. The services provided includes basic counselling services , shelter services and referrals. UN Women supported project enhanced the capacity of 126 women mediators’ to perform as peace mediators. A network of young women was established and empowered to advocate for their rights and improve the capacity of young people to actively participate in conflict prevention and social cohesion networks. UN Women further facilitated male advocators capacity to perform mediation role in the communities. The UN Women-supported network of PNG Women Group in Hela serves as a significant stakeholder in advancing women's leadership, particularly targeting young girls, and encouraging their participation in leadership roles. The network comprises of 64 members from different parts of PNG, with each member having their own networks in their respective provinces. The network, a subsidiary of Global Women in Management, funded by Exon Mobil, has empowered women at the village level, promoted their active engagement in various peace building and economic empowerment opportunities.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-PNG_D_4.4
Women and girls in Bougainville lead community-driven, inclusive economic development that promotes social cohesion and strengthens community resilience for sustaining peace.
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