Region:Asia PacificCurrent UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
World Bank Income Classification:Low IncomeThe 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:YesSince 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:0.575GII 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:0.723GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 RevisionMale:19,976,265 (9.5%)Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2018-2022
OUTCOME
MDA_O_1
UN Coordination
SP_O_1A
SP_O_1A
Country
SP O_1.1: Percentage of ratings of reporting entities that meet or exceed UN-SWAP minimum standards (Derived from QCPR indicator 42b)(Not for country reporting)
2022
Result-
SP_O_1A
Country
Baseline
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
nono
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1B
SP_O_1B
Country
SP O_1.2: Fraction of reporting UN entities that track and report on allocations and expenditures using gender markers (Derived from QCPR indicator 42e)(Not for country reporting)
2022
Result-
SP_O_1B
Country
Baseline
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
nono
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1C
SP_O_1C
Country
SP O_1.3: Percentage of UNDAFs (now UNSDCFs) that feature gender results at the outcome level (QCPR indicator 42g) (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1C
Country
2020
Baseline
00
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
nono
Result
--
2021
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1D
SP_O_1D
Country
SP O_1.4: Percentage share of total programme expenditure from joint programmes (Derived from QCPR indicator 15g)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1D
Country
Baseline
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
nono
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
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)
SP_O_1E
Country
SP O_1.5: [discontinued] Number of qualified female candidate profiles provided to the Executive Office of the Secretary General by UN-Women for senior level appointments (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1E
Country
2020
Baseline
00
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
nono
Result
--
2021
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1F
SP_O_1F
Country
SP O_1.6: Number of UN entities receiving gender parity advice and/or technical assistance by UN-Women (Not for country reporting)
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment
Planned Budget:$1.56 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$1.14 M
Expenses:$932.43 K
MDA_O_1.1A
MDA_O_1.1A
Country
Number of joint programmes and joint initiatives that UN Women leads/coordinates and participates in to support GE priorities identified in the United Nations Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development (UNDAF/UNPFSD)
2022
Result8
MDA_O_1.1A
Country
2017
Baseline
55
2018
Milestone
44
Result
44
2019
Milestone
66
Result
66
2020
Milestone
66
Result
44
2021
Milestone
66
Result
77
2022
Target
77
Result
88
MDA_O_1.1B
MDA_O_1.1B
Country
Number of UN Agencies in Moldova that track and report on allocations and expenditure using gender markers validated by a quality assurance process
2022
Result24
MDA_O_1.1B
Country
2017
Baseline
11
2018
Milestone
33
Result
44
2019
Milestone
33
Result
1818
2020
Milestone
33
Result
2020
2021
Milestone
33
Result
1010
2022
Target
33
Result
2424
MDA_O_1.1C
MDA_O_1.1C
Country
Percentage of SWAP-Scorecard recommendations implemented by UNCT
2022
Result66
MDA_O_1.1C
Country
2020
Baseline
3030
2021
Milestone
6060
Result
6060
2022
Target
6060
Result
6666
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2022
UN Coordination
As per the coordination mandate, UN Women continued to lead, promote and coordinate the UNCT efforts in advancing gender equality at country level.
UN Women continued to chair the GTG holding two meetings in the reporting period. As well UN Women continued to chair the RG2 on Economic development and PSEA Task Force, co-chaired the RG1 on Governance and gender equality), and actively participating in UNCT meetings and all other thematic groups (SDG M&E Group, OMT, UNCG,) participated in UNCT meetings.
Following the approval by the UNSDG of the new GTG Standards and Procedures, in 2021, the UN GTG has in place a reviewed and aligned version of the ToR, endorsed by the UNCT. UN Women and RCO led the work on the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard annual reporting, the report being developed, presented to the UNCT for endorsement and uploaded on the reporting platform in due time. In 2022, UNCT met or exceeded ten out of 15 performance indicators (66 %), registering an increase compared to 2021 (66% in 2021).
A Comprehensive Gender Assessment, undertaken by the UNCT(UN Women, RCO, UNFPA) and the World Bank, was finalized and officially launched, which is a part of the CCA and informed the development of the new Cooperation Framework 2023-2027.
The new UNSDCF 2023-2027 has been finalized and endorsed by the Government, UN Women actively participating and contributed meaningfully to the process.
Since the onset of the refugee crisis and beginning of the war in Ukraine, on 24 February 2022, UN Women has engaged to respond to the crisis through the coordination and operational work. On the coordination work, a Gender Task Force was established as part of the Refugee Coordination Structure under the Refugee Coordination Model, leaded by UN Women and co-leaded by the Gender Equality Platform, having 50 partners from government bodies, UN entities, International NGOs and local women’s organizations.
In the reporting period eight joint initiatives were implemented, out of them three were new initiatives (1.UN Women, UNFPA and UNICEF joint initiative to assess the costs of expanding early childhood education and care and its potential impact on employment creation and women Labour participation rate; 2.Joint project of UN Women, UNDP and OHCHR, financed from PBF, to facilitate an enabling environment for improved cross-river interconnection between CSOs, communities, the Peoples’ Advocate and the focal point for human rights on the left bank of the Nistru river, reduced social tensions and the continuation of the fragile Transnistrian conflict settlement process in the context of growing regional and domestic geopolitical tensions exacerbated by the war in Ukraine; 3. Joint UNDP-DPPA Programme has approved seed funding for the catalytic conflict prevention activities in Moldova. UNDP and UN Women Moldova will implement activities at country level for the period of November 2022 – October 2023).
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Belarus:
35 representatives from profile Ministries namely MLSP, MoF, MoE, MoH, Ministry of Economy, Belstat, research institutions raised their awareness on GRB during an introductory thematic meeting and 8 online training session organized under the leadership of Belarus Ministry of Laboure and Social Protection in partnership with UN Women, under the Joint Programme “Promoting new tools of sustainable development budgeting that prioritize vulnerable populations in Belarus” funded by the Joint SDG Fund.
Effective cooperation with UNDP Belarus was started within Rapid Integrated Assessment of state budget allocation, analyses of SDG integration in national strategic documents at national and local levels. The need to develop a mechanism for tracking finances on gender equality and women’s empowerment, as per national indicator 5.c.1.1 is highlighted in recommendations
14 specialists from 9 UN entities, including members of Result Group on Gender Equitable Society, GTG, and M&E group were capacitated through series of online training sessions on Gender Mainstreaming in Programming and Budgeting, and Gender marker, carried out under coordination with ECA RO.
To lead, promote and coordinate efforts on gender equality and empowerment of women in UNSDCF implementation UN Women contributed to CCA update through gender lens, coordinated preparation and submission of UNCT Belarus SWAP report, co-chaired Result group on Gender Equitable Society/GTG, participated in Task Forces on M&E, PSEA, Task Force on Vulnerable groups, participated in UNCT meetings.
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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.
