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%)
Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy
Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy
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.
Complementary
Inclusive, effective and representative marketplace groups are created and grow, further enable and recognised
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).
Improved socio-economic security of women market vendors
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).
Local governments, market management and other decision makers are gender-responsive, effective and accountable to women market vendors
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).
Physical market structures and operating systems are improved to make markets more gender-responsive, safer, more accessible and sustainable, resilient to disaster risks and climate change
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).
Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy
The strong leadership presence of women in market vendors associations (MVAs) in Vanuatu is ensuring that the voice of women is heard and magnified at all levels, and that workplace barriers caused by gender biases are removed. All MVA presidency positions have been taken up by women. In addition, in all six MVAs, women fill all of the executive roles. Moreover, under their leadership, the MVAs have demonstrated good governance, transparency and increasing accountability to the vendors through effective MVA management. This has included opening up social and economic opportunities for market vendors to actively participate. Local governments, market management and other decision-makers show increased commitment to actively engage the MVAs. In many ways, the MVAs are being consulted, informed, and included in discussions and processes such as planning. These duty-bearers have come to appreciate the application of gender-responsive actions for enhanced marketplace operations and management. The evolving policy landscape of the markets in Vanuatu are creating an enabling environment for clean and safe workspaces. Standard operating procedures (SOPs), government health regulations, market disaster management plans and market by-laws are contributing to making markets more gender-responsive, more accessible, safer, and more resilient to disaster risks. New communications instalments (CCTV and PA systems) are improving information flows in the marketplaces, contributing to improved vendor knowledge of marketplace regulations, and overall personal and marketplace safety and security, such as minimizing/eliminating thieving and violence against women vendors and children in the markets. There are indications of improved socio-economic security of women market vendors, shown by their improved their levels of income and savings/ financial capital (loans, credit, savings, investments). About 20 percent of the women market vendors showed financial independence in their businesses and households as well as the capacity to use social and financial services. In addition, 20 percent of female market vendors had improved business and financial skills, including the ability to start and maintain savings and record-keeping, and use online platforms for business. Another percent of women market vendors have expanded their businesses.Disclaimer and notes
References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).