Outcome BRA_O_1

UN-Women is an accountable and trustworthy development organization that manages its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations.

In 2024, the UN Women Country Office (CO) in Brazil continued to strengthen its operational effectiveness and financial management, aligning with programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations. Building on the achievements and lessons learned in 2023, the CO continued to implement processes to ensure accountability, transparency, and the effective use of resources. The CO successfully navigated the second full year of operating under Quantum, leveraging its functionalities to improve decision-making and oversight. Personnel continued to have enhanced capacities in using Quantum. Access to real-time data on finances (BI dashboards) enabled more precise and timely interventions, contributing to the overall efficiency of program implementation. This innovation facilitated proactive decision-making and strengthened internal controls. Regular exercises of month-end closure and quarterly reviews were conducted, enabling the identification and rectification of potential inefficiencies. These measures contributed to a transparent and accountable financial management framework. The commitment of the CO to resource integrity remained a cornerstone of its operations in 2024. Enhanced internal controls were implemented to safeguard against misuse and ensure that resources were aligned with programmatic priorities. Key actions included conducting comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in financial systems, strengthening procurement processes to ensure compliance with organizational policies and best practices, and implementing a robust monitoring framework to track resource allocation and utilization. The integration of operations and programme initiated in 2023 continued in 2024, demonstrating its value as a model for integrated organizational management. The CO made significant strides in 2024 toward becoming an accountable and trustworthy development organization. By building on the foundations established in 2023, the CO achieved improvements in financial resource management, operational efficiency, and resource integrity. These advancements underscore the commitment of the CO to aligning its operational framework with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations, setting a strong precedent for continued success in the years to come.