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Region:Asia Pacific Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
i-icon 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. i-icon 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. i-icon 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. i-icon 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.
i-icon 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%)
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OVERVIEWRESULTS & RESOURCESOUR PROGRESSSTRATEGIC PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS

Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women's empowerment

SP_O_5E

UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)

Percentage of expenditure on programming with a focus on gender equality (QCPR 1.4.18) (Desk Review)
QCPR 1.4.18
2023 Result -
2021
Baseline
100% 100%
2022
Milestone
100% 100%
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
100% 100%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
100% 100%
Result
- -
2025
Target
100% 100%
Result
- -
SP_O_5F

UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)

Number of (i) joint evaluations; (ii) independent system-wide evaluations (QCPR 5.4.3) (Desk Review)
QCPR 5.4.3
2023 Result -
2010
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
1 1
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
1 1
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
1 1
Result
- -
2025
Target
1 1
Result
- -

UN Women advances strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to drive the movements for social norms change and gender equality, including transforming harmful and/or discriminatory practices for women and girls

SP_O_2A
Funding received from (a) public partners (b) private sector (QCPR 4.3.5) (Desk Review)
QCPR 4.3.5
2023 Result -
2021
Baseline
$500000 $500000
2022
Milestone
$500000 $500000
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
$500000 $500000
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
$600000 $600000
Result
- -
2025
Target
$600000 $600000
Result
- -
SP_O_2D
Number of partnerships to support UN-Women’s mission including (1) resourcing for Gender Equality (financial or non-financial), (2) Convening, (3) Responsible Business Practices, (4) Influencing and/or Knowledge sharing. (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
2010
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2025
Target
2 2
Result
- -

High quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, results-based management and evaluation

SP_O_3E
Number of cross-regional knowledge exchange initiatives which promote innovative ways of working / promising practices (CO, RO, HQ)
2023 Result -
2021
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
1 1
Result
1 1
2023
Milestone
1 1
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
1 1
Result
- -
2025
Target
1 1
Result
- -

Improved management of financial and human resources in pursuit of results

SP_O_4A
Average time to select a candidate/complete a recruitment process (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
2010
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
10 weeks 10 weeks
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
10 weeks 10 weeks
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
10 weeks 10 weeks
Result
- -
2025
Target
10 weeks 10 weeks
Result
- -

Strengthened/enhanced the office accountability to mitigate the risks and related to the country’s risks and safety assessment in accordance to the UN standards

SP_O_1D
Percentage of risk units meeting Enterprise Risk Management policy and framework requirements (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
2010
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
90% 90%
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
90% 90%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
90% 90%
Result
- -
2025
Target
90% 90%
Result
- -
SP_O_1F
Percentage of offices compliant with a) Business continuity plans and processes b) Occupational Safety and Health requirements c) UNSMS Security policies (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
2010
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
90% 90%
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
90% 90%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
90% 90%
Result
- -
2025
Target
90% 90%
Result
- -
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The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).
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