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%)
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2022
More women play a greater role in and are better saved by humanitarian response and recovery efforts
Technically supported the Department of Disaster Management Affairs with the development of a gender-sensitive 2022/2023 Multihazard contingency plan. This is to ensure women, girls and people living with disabilities have equitable access to resources, goods and services from the preparedness, response and early recovery interventions. Key hazards for the season include floods, strong winds, disease outbreaks, dry spells and. Of over 40,000 households approximately 204,000 women are expected to be affected; at least 70% (28,000 households) are temporarily displaced and will need food assistance among other basic needs. Large areas across the disaster-prone districts are anticipated to be flooded causing damage to crops, infrastructure (roads, public buildings, and private dwellings), and temporary disruption to access to basic services (health, security and education) which would increase vulnerabilities of women, girls and people living with disabilities if not considered
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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.
