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Region:Asia Pacific Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
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outcome LAC_O_1XM-DAC-41146-LAC_O_1

Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance

Outcome details
SDG alignment
SDG Goal
Impact areas
Impact areas
Principled performance
Organizational outputs
Policy marker GENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scope No
UN system function Advocacy, communications and social mobilization Capacity development and technical assistance Direct support and service delivery Support functions
Outcome Description

Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance

Resources
$6.13 M Planned Budget
$0.00 Actual Budget
$6.13 M Planned Budget
Outcome Indicator and Results Plan Period : 2023-2025
OUTCOME LAC_O_1

Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance

SP_O_1A
Implementation rate for regular resources (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
Baseline
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_O_1B
Implementation rate for other resources (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
Baseline
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_O_1D
Percentage of risk units meeting Enterprise Risk Management policy and framework requirements (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
Baseline
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_O_1E

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)

A) Percentage of agreed long outstanding internal audit recommendations B) Percentage of agreed long outstanding external audit recommendations management need to complete action (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
Baseline
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
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 -
Baseline
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
Output Indicator and Results
OUTPUT LAC_O_1.1

Oversight and support for financial resources is continuously reviewed, adjusted and provided to the region for the effective and efficient implementation of programmes

Planned Budget: $5.55 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $789.80 K
Expenses: $648.96 K
LAC_O_1.1A
Number of Regional Inter-agency flagship initiatives on gender equality that UN Women leads/coordinates, and or participates in to support GEWE priorities identified by the UNDG LAC.
2023 Result -
2017
Baseline
2 2
2023
Milestone
87,5% 87,5%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
87,5% 87,5%
Result
- -
2025
Target
87,5% 87,5%
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.1B
Number of UNDAFs that integrate gender analysis in CCA and GEWE outcomes
2023 Result -
2015
Baseline
5 5
2023
Milestone
85% 85%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
85% 85%
Result
- -
2025
Target
85% 85%
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.1C
Minimum amount of resources mobilized through the regional programme on the elimination of child marriage and early unions in LAC with UNFPA, UNICEF, PAHO, UNAIDS and UN Women
2023 Result -
2017
Baseline
75,000 75,000
2023
Milestone
85% 85%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
85% 85%
Result
- -
2025
Target
100% 100%
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.1D
Number of regional events organized as part of the SG Unite Campaign
2023 Result -
2016
Baseline
1 1
2023
Milestone
100% 100%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
100% 100%
Result
- -
2025
Target
100% 100%
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.1E
Percentage of UNCTs that track and report on allocations and expenditures using gender marker
2023 Result -
2018
Baseline
0 0
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.1F
Number of UN Gender Equality Groups that, with the technical support of the regional GTG, promote gender-responsive SDG implementation through joint analyses of gender gaps or inter-agency work on SDG 5 monitoring
2023 Result -
2017
Baseline
1 1
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.1G
Number of UNCTs that undertake a UNCT SWAP scorecard with ACRO's technical assistance
2023 Result -
2018
Baseline
3 3
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.1H
% of the UNCTs that undertake a UNCT SWAP scorecard with ACRO's support that actually monitor implementation of recommendations
2023 Result -
2018
Baseline
0 0
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
OUTPUT LAC_O_1.2

RO and CO’s improve quality standards of donor reports with stronger reporting skills and RO quality support processes in line with RBM standards

Planned Budget: $370.00 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $0.00
Expenses: $0.00
LAC_O_1.2A
Percentage of donor reports submitted on time
2023 Result -
2022
Baseline
80% 80%
2023
Milestone
80% 80%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
82% 82%
Result
- -
2025
Target
85% 85%
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.2B
Percentage of feedback received from member states on donor reports that are positive
2023 Result -
2022
Baseline
0 0
2023
Milestone
85% 85%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
90% 90%
Result
- -
2025
Target
90% 90%
Result
- -
OUTPUT LAC_O_1.3

Security, ICT, Administrative and ERM services effectivelly provided to RO and across the Region

Planned Budget: $776.00 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $0.00
Expenses: $0.00
LAC_O_1.3A
O 1.6-Percentage of offices compliant with a) business continuity plans and processes b) Occupational Safety and Health requirements c) UNSMS Security policies"
2023 Result -
2022
Baseline
100% 100%
2023
Milestone
100% 100%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
100% 100%
Result
- -
2025
Target
100% 100%
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.3B
% compliance with mid-year and end-year asset certification
2023 Result -
2022
Baseline
100% 100%
2023
Milestone
100% 100%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
100% 100%
Result
- -
2025
Target
100% 100%
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.3C
Percentage of Offices that are compliant with InfoSec
2023 Result -
2022
Baseline
52% 52%
2023
Milestone
70% 70%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
80% 80%
Result
- -
2025
Target
90% 90%
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.3D
Percentage of risk units meeting Enterprise Risk Management policy and framework requirements
2023 Result -
2022
Baseline
90% 90%
2023
Milestone
91% 91%
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
93% 93%
Result
- -
2025
Target
95% 95%
Result
- -
OUTPUT LAC_O_1.4

Efficient and Effective Procurement Services provided to the Region

Planned Budget: $202.31 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $0.00
Expenses: $0.00
LAC_O_1.4A
% of Procurement actions recorded against existing LTA's
2023 Result -
2022
Baseline
0 0
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
40 40
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.4B
Average resolution time for Procurement in Planner
2023 Result -
2022
Baseline
TBD TBD
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
30 30
Result
- -
LAC_O_1.4C
Time required for R-PRC quality assurance (measured from the time the meeting is convened)
2023 Result -
2022
Baseline
12 12
2023
Milestone
11 11
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
10 10
Result
- -
2025
Target
9 9
Result
- -
Strategic Note Outcome Progress Note Showing data of : 2022

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

UN Women’s Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean (ACRO) made strong progress on this result in 2022. UN Women has been actively engaged on the regional stream of the UN reform: leading the Regional Gender Theme Group (GTG), co-leading the Issue-Based Coalition (IBC) on Crime and Violence and the Working Group on Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) Data, engaging in the other IBCs and technical interagency groups, participating in the Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP) meetings, and having an active role as a member of the Peer Support Group (PSG) for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Focusing on the need to mainstream gender in Common Country Analyses (CCA), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCFs) and other United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) processes lead by the Resident Coordinators in the region, as well as the gender-responsive implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Regional GIG, led by UN Women, strengthened the capacities of national Gender Theme Groups to “provide(s) strategic support and advice to United Nations country teams in enhancing their gender mainstreaming efforts ”, in line with the Regional GTG Work Plan and the ECOSOC resolution (E/2019/L.10). This initiative consisted in the organization of two webinars to rollout the new Gender Thematic Group Standards and Procedures (GTG S&P), promulgated this year by the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). The main objectives of these webinars were to reinforce the knowledge and understanding of the Gender Theme Groups, the definition of common objectives, priorities and challenges in the region, and the creation of a network to exchange experiences and lessons learned. A total of 21 GTGs were engaged in this exercise, including gender focal points from most of the AFPs in the UN System, as well as representation of the Resident Coordination Offices. This initiative highlights the role of the Regional GIG as a key actor for leading, promoting and coordinating efforts to mainstream gender within the UN System and advance the full realization of women’s rights and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean region. Additionally, the joint regional advocacy on gender equality and women’s empowerment was strengthened by providing inputs for communication and advocacy campaigns on emblematic dates such as the International Women’s Day (March 8) and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (From November 25 to December 10). The main objective was the positioning of joint UN System messages for advocacy and awareness-raising on gender equality and women's empowerment, and especially on the eradication of violence against women. All the agencies belonging to the Regional GTG participated in this initiative, and the materials were shared on the social networks of each of these Agencies, Funds and Programmes (AFPs). Furthermore, gender mainstreaming was leveraged in the CCAs and UNSDCFs in the region. More than 330 UN staff and government officials from Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, and Cuba increased their understanding and knowledge on gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE). A total of 6 capacity development trainings were held by the Regional Office including topics such as gender mainstreaming in the UNSDCF, the application of the UNCT Gender Marker (UNCT GEM) and gender-responsive Monitoring and Evaluation. This resulted in GEWE being integrated into several of the region's UNSDCF inter-agency cycles. These results have been achieved not only because of the strategic positioning and active collaboration of UN Women as part of the regional PSG (Peer Support Group) and the capacity building, but also through bilateral collaboration and technical assistance to country offices. This work will be sustained through 2023, centering the efforts in the development of UNCTs’ capacities to design, develop and formulate a strategic, demand-driven, integrated, and transformative UNSDCFs, aligned with the UN Reform and national implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDGs. Where UN Women is an NRA, ACRO continued supporting and providing technical assistance in Paraguay, Peru and Cuba. In this area, it is worth mentioning that after a law proposal decreeing a change in the name of the Peruvian “Ministry of Woman and Vulnerable Populations” to “Ministry of the Family and Vulnerable Populations” the agencies, funds and programs of the UNS in Peru agreed to publicize a common message that expressed concern on the setback that this transformation would imply. This was done with the leadership of the RC and in close coordination with UN Women who provided the inputs for this pronouncement. The UNS considered publicly that eliminating the reference to women and replacing it with family would reinforce the exclusive appreciation of women for their reproductive role, making invisible the persistent discrimination and structural inequality against Peruvian women and girls. The coordination mandate was also strengthened and positioned in those countries where there is no physical presence (NRAs): Paraguay, Peru, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Cuba. In addition to the work carried out through the Regional PSG, ACRO has been leveraging gender equality in the UN System through its participation in these UNCTs. As a result, UN Women signed the new UNSDCF in Venezuela and became part of the country team configuration. In Cuba, the capacities were strengthened to ensure that GEWE is integrated into the joint work of the UNCT, including the findings of the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard and the priorities of its Action Plan. Also, the public understanding of the importance of GEWE for the achievement of the SDGs, in particular SDG 5 was strengthened. These results were achieved in the framework of an UN to UN Agreement signed with the Resident Coordinator’s Office in Cuba, which was extended for another year, thus strengthening the close and long-standing relationship with the RCO in the country. Finally, thanks to the efforts and collaboration of UN Women, progress in gender equality was analyzed for Venezuela using the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard Assessment methodology. A work plan was collaboratively developed, engaging the different UN entities with a presence in Venezuela.
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