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%)
By 2027, all people of Moldova, especially the most vulnerable, benefit from inclusive, competitive and sustainable economic development and equal access to decent work and productive employment. (UNSDCF Outcome 3)
Related SP Outcomes: Outcome 1 (Global normative frameworks and gender responsive laws policies and institutions), Outcome 2 (Financing for gender equality), Outcome 4 (Women’s equitable access to services, goods and resources), Outcome 6 (Production, analysis and use of gender statistics and sex- disaggregated data)
By 2027, all people of Moldova, especially the most vulnerable, benefit from inclusive, competitive and sustainable economic development and equal access to decent work and productive employment. (UNSDCF Outcome 3)
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
Duty bearers have increased capacity to strengthen and implement regulatory frameworks, policies and institutions to promote the economic empowerment of women and their equal access to decent work
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-led enterprises are more resilient to crises and have strengthened capacities to efficiently utilize resources, generate decent employment and green economic development and jobs, and innovate to enhance productivity and competitiveness
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, in particular those most often left behind, have improved access to adequate protection and safe working conditions, employable and competitive skills.
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).
By 2027, all people of Moldova, especially the most vulnerable, benefit from inclusive, competitive and sustainable economic development and equal access to decent work and productive employment. (UNSDCF Outcome 3)
The outcome has not been achieved, but government institutions enhanced the normative and policy framework, to advance women’s economic empowerment and improved their access to decent work. Main results for 2023 are as follows: The Government approved the National Program for childcare services for children under 3 years ( Government Decision n. 572 ) to improve women’s access to labor market and decent work. UN Women, leveraging on its coordination mandate, lead joint efforts with UNFPA and UNICEF to provide direct policy advice and expert assistance in the legal amendments, including providing the cost-benefit analysis of investment in childcare. Over 400 women and men at the National Inspectorate of Police and the private company Conteyor in Causeni now have childcare services within their workplaces, enhancing work-life balance and career advancement. All these efforts are expected to increase the number and retention of women employed within the public security system. Women have improved access to decent work in Moldova due to increased investment in alternative childcare and joint collaboration of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and the National Fund for Regional and Local Development. 36 women initiated new businesses, while 182 expanded existing ones , experiencing a collective turnover increase of 1 million MDL. Business support programs, national and international fairs, and financial assistance contributed to their success, fostering both business and personal development. Women refugees from Ukraine have access to business support, livelihood and employment programmess, alongside with financial assistance through cash for work and vouchers for children, extended by UN Women and by fostering partnerships with local entrepreneurs for enhancing resilience during crisis . T o enhace women entrepreneurs access to resources, UN Women supported the Ministry of Economy to develop new program for women's entrepreneurship development, which was approved in November 2023 and will be implemented by the Organisation for Entrepreneurship Development. As a result of the establishment of the Business Incubator by Chisinau municipality, mentoring has been provided to 30 women-led businesses, while opportunities for women from vulnerable groups, including young girls and migrants, have been enhanced through access to business trainings and financial support. The incubator now offers co-working space, information access, and various events, further facilitating the growth and empowerment of women entrepreneurs in the community. 69 women, including Ukrainian refugee women, have better opportunities to access the labor market, with new acquired skills in Social Media Marketing and Software Testing after graduating from Women in Online Work Programme. 42 women refugees integrated into the labor market through the Cash for Work program, and 35 advanced in careers. Around 3000 pupils, including 25 child refugees, have advanced IT knowledge, following the creation of two modern digital labs in Causeni and Balti established by UN Women, to ensure inclusive and supportive education for girls pursuing STEM and IT careers. The ToC remains applicable. Due to improved legislation on child care services, flexible working hours, paternity leave, and t ailored programmes, such as for women entrepreneurship, women’s labor force participation rate increased with 3.8 % in the second quarter of 2023, compared to the same periods of the previous year (from 38.0 % to 41.8%). Government institutions, civil society and private sector are further committed to advance on gender equality and women economic empowerment. UN Women Moldova remains committed to contribute to inclusive, competitive and sustainable economic development and equal access to decent work and productive employment of women and girls from Republic of Moldova, especially the most vulnerable. The CO manged to secure 2.8 ml. USD for this outcome in 2023.Disclaimer and notes
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