Outcome RWA_O_1

UN-Women is a high-performing, accountable and trustworthy organization that manages financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its strategy and fiduciary obligations

During the reporting period, UN Women Rwanda strengthened its institutional performance by improving financial stewardship, internal controls, and risk management systems through audit compliance and partner targeted support. These improvements enhanced transparency, reduced operational and financial risks, and reinforced confidence among partners and stakeholders. Audit compliance and follow-up actions contributed to stronger accountability and management assurance. The clearance of audit findings and sustained engagement on outstanding audit matters reflect improved oversight and responsiveness, supporting more reliable and compliant resource management. Accountability was further strengthened across partnerships through targeted support to national counterparts, including Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, resulting in improved audit readiness and successful completion of partner audits with unmodified opinions. This reflects progress toward shared responsibility for transparent and accountable use of resources. Despite temporary corporate system constraints affecting expenditure reporting, the Country Office maintained effective oversight of core and non-core resources through adaptive management measures and close coordination with the Regional Office, ensuring continuity in performance monitoring and decision-making. Operational efficiency and resilience were sustained through improved management of shared services, timely reconciliation of inter-agency financial arrangements, and full compliance with security and business continuity requirements.