Outcome NER_O_2

advancing partnership and resourcing effectively influencing for impact and scale

In 2022, UN Women has strengthened its partnership with more innovation and joint funding. UN Women has initiated partnerships with the private sector (banks), solidarity cooperations (African Solidarity Fund, of which a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed) and a convention is being signed for access to finance for women entrepreneurs. At the local level, UN Women has strengthened its partnership with local authorities for the provision of financing lines for women.

Increased engagement of partners in support of UN Women’s mandate in Niger

At the national level, the office has used its DOA to strengthen its partnership with new key actors, notably the National Institute of Statistics, the Ministry of Planning, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a better effectiveness of its mission in Niger. The office is also in good partnership with traditional leaders, youth and women's associations to better advance the women's agenda.