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 fully and effectively participate in and have equal opportunity for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political and public life (Aligned to SP Output 4)
This outcome will enable UN Women to build and strengthen capacity of appointed women leaders in their roles and responsibilities, influence reforms and strengthen/establish frameworks, systems or mechanisms at the sub-national levels to promote GEWE .
Women fully and effectively participate in and have equal opportunity for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political and public life (Aligned to SP Output 4)
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
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
A cadre of interested, diverse and capable women political leaders is formed at national and sub-national levels (OUTPUT 2)
Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.
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 are promoted as leaders in gender sensitive political institutions (OUTPUT 4)
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).
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 are perceived as equally legitimate and effective political leaders as men (OUTPUT 3)
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).
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).
Legal and policy frameworks promote gender balance in political decision-making bodies. (OUTPUT 1)
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).
Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan. 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 fully and effectively participate in and have equal opportunity for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political and public life (Aligned to SP Output 4)
Women leaders were actively involved in leadership and political decision-making roles at all levels. The women leaders who attended the UN Women supported training workshops and dialogues were actively involved in community developmental activities. Communities and political parties demonstrated great support for women leaders as shown during the 2023 by election for Bougainville were 4 women out of 18 women candidates contested the elections. Out of the 4 women who contested 2 were endorsed by political parties, Pangu and National Alliance Party. Women candidate Francisca Semoso who actively participated in UN Women interventions won the election. Political Leadership Academy for Women (PLAW) training workshops enhanced the capacity of 20 subnational political leaders on Leadership and Governance, Community Engagement, Communications Skills, getting elected or re-elected between July and November on Module 1 from 3-7 July 2023. 17 young women leaders (ages 19 -30) were also trained on political leadership through the Young Women's Political Leadership Bootcamp (YWPB) at SILAG and given the opportunity to network with political and government leaders from August 7-11th. Ruthy Watlen from New Ireland Province (NIP) who is also a businesswoman and President for Kavieng District Council of Women and Rose Pihei from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) who is a peace advocator were also supported to undertake a CSO Capacity Building Study Tour to Bangkok, Thailand with a group of other CSO’s under the Spotlight Initiative. The exercises resulted in increased knowledge on working with CSOs and Women led Small to Medium Enterprise (SME's). Increased community exposure to messages on Temporary Special Measure through development and dissemination of knowledge products on Temporary Special Measures (TSM) to ensure community support of women quota in Parliament. The materials were developed in consultation with the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission (IPPCC). The products were used in subsequent quarters to raise awareness and help policy makers and voters to understand why TSM is needed in the country and that it should be included in the legal framework for women to more equally. Improved community perception on women leadership and political participation was noted during community dialogues in Morobe Province Lae; Southern Highlands Province Mendi Munhui; Simbu Province, Kerowaghi,, Milne Bay Province, Alotau and North East, National Central District. The dialogues reached 113 people (54 males and 59 females). The purpose of the community dialogues was to change people’s perception on women as leaders in all aspects of life including political leadership. In SHP a male Pastor said the modules helps with restoring peace in the community. "Disla wok em sapotim wok misin. Sapos planti lain (kisim disla) save em ples bai senis, community bai senis, manmeri tu bai senis. Nau mipla ken opim ai tu olsem ol meri ken kamap lida. Meri ken kamapim senis insait lo famili na komunitu tu." (These modules have enhanced the biblical teachings on women, peace and leadership. Being a pastor, I find these modules very helpful as they support the work that I do to promote peace in the community and to respect women as equal players and partners and not objects to be played with or kill. Women are capable of leading and will lead when we (community) support them. If only this training was extended to many others in the community, our communities will change as people will change their attitude and start supporting women to take up leadership roles).Disclaimer and notes
References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).