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%)
National, provincial and local level authorities implement and develop evidence-based gender-responsive laws, plans and budgets to advance inclusive governance and access to justice in Nepal by 2022
The outcome will focus on gender responsive laws, plans and budgets, including statistics, to advance inclusive governance and access to justice in Nepal. The work under this outcome will: (a) increase capacity of key government officials to formulate and reform gender responsive laws (EVAW), plans (NAP on UNSCR 1325 and subsequent resolutions and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)), budgets and statistics in line with the Constitution and international standards, including CEDAW and UPR; (b) enhance governance capacity of key duty bearers to implement and monitor gender responsive laws, polices, budgets, provision of essential quality services, including on EVAW, to advance women’s human rights and promote inclusive governance and access to justice; and (c) strengthen leadership capacity, voice, and agency of excluded groups to demand accountability and transparency for inclusive governance and access to justice at the federal and local levels, advancing the implementation of SDG 5
National, provincial and local level authorities implement and develop evidence-based gender-responsive laws, plans and budgets to advance inclusive governance and access to justice in Nepal by 2022
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
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
Key government officials have increased capacity to formulate/reform gender responsive laws [EVAW], plans [NAP on UNSCR 1325 and subsequent resolutions and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)], budgets and statistics in line with the Constitution and international standards including CEDAW and UPR
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).
Key duty bearers (including in provincial and district courts and select national commissions) have enhanced governance capacity to implement and monitor gender responsive laws, polices, budgets, provision of essential quality services including on EVAW to advance women’s human rights and promote inclusive governance and access to justice
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).
Excluded groups have strengthened leadership capacity, voice and agency to demand accountability and transparency for inclusive governance and access to justice at the federal and local levels advancing the implementation of SDG 5 and 16 across the development and humanitarian continuum
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).
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).
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).
National, provincial and local level authorities implement and develop evidence-based gender-responsive laws, plans and budgets to advance inclusive governance and access to justice in Nepal by 2022
There has been some progress on this outcome. Government authorities are demonstrating stronger commitment to adopt and strengthen gender-responsive laws, plans and strategies. LGUs supported by UNW are also increasingly implementing gender-responsive measures and allocating budget to strengthen the implementation of GESI for their most marginalized constituents. At the national and provincial levels, (i) the Act to Amend Some Laws Related to Sexual Violence (SV), 2022 , was passed in July. As a result, the statute of limitation for rape was increased from one year to three years. Ultimately, UNW and CEDAW Committee advocate for the complete removal of the statute of limitation. To reinforce the advocacy for this purpose, UNW, UNFPA and UNICEF provided technical inputs to federal parliamentarians on the imperative of eliminating the statute of limitation for SV cases and aligning it with human rights standards. This was done during a high-level consultation with federal parliamentarians of the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee, organized by FWLD in July. (ii) The National Action Plan II on UNSCR 1325, 1820 and subsequent resolutions, was endorsed by the Cabinet on 23 September 2022. UNW and seven UN agencies coordinated and led the provision of technical and substantive inputs to the development of NAP II throughout its formulation, which began in 2018. The NAP II is considered a landmark, given the strong focus on survivors of conflict related sexual violence (CRSV), including redress and efforts towards reparations. (iii) Sudurpashchim Province endorsed its “Dalit Empowerment Act, 2078 ”, which will create an enabling environment to advance the rights of its most marginalized population groups. UNW and its partner, JuRI Nepal, provided technical inputs to the draft of the Act. (iv) Karnali Province adopted a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy, which aims to guide and institutionalize GESI. This was done through the Provincial and Local Governance Support Programme (PLGSP), where UNW provides technical assistance. (v) Sudurpaschim Province adopted its Emergency Preparation and Response Plan and Provincial Disaster Response Framework with a strong GESI perspective, with technical support of UN Women. The Plan and Framework will help ensure that women and marginalized people have equal opportunities as leaders and actively participate in emergency and disaster preparation and response processes. (vi ) Two provinces endorsed the Code of conduct against Sexual Abuse and Harassment in 2022. This was done through the PLGSP, where UNW provides technical assistance. (vii) The Bill to amend the Transitional Justice Act awaits endorsement from Parliament. UNW and the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office supported the engagement of 28 members of Conflict Victims Women’s Network (CVWN) to review the bill from a gender lens in June 2022. During the pre-consultation with the Honorable Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, the CVWN members provided inputs to the government, highlighting the imperative for leadership and empowerment of victims, reparation for longer-term relief programs (medical, livelihood, psychosocial, legal support) for CRSV survivors, their dignity and confidentiality issue, and initiating investigation of past cases. During the event, high level commitment from the Minister to ensure victim-centric approaches in the implementation of the Bill was secured. The revision and adoption of the TJ Act in line with international human rights law obligations and previous Supreme Court verdicts on TJ remain a continuing agenda for advocacy. UNW provided financial and technical inputs for this initiative. (viii) The draft of the Women’s Rights Bill is now with the Parliamentary Committee on Women and Social Development and Gender Justice Taskforce. It will address gaps from GESI lens in 42 existing laws related to the implementation of Article 38 of the Constitution on women’s rights. In partnership with JuRI Nepal, UNW provided technical and financial support to draft the amendmentl. To strengthen the draft Bill and build ownership of parliamentarians, high-level consultations with the Gender Justice Taskforce and federal Parliamentary Committee on Women and Social Development was also organised. (ix) The draft Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Strategy of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Authority has been developed and is expected to be finalized and adopted by the government in 2023. It was drafted with technical and substantive inputs from UN Women. In addition, the gender equality architecture and coordination mechanism has been strengthened in 400 LGUs and 55 provincial ministries. This is evidenced by the appointment of GESI focal persons in each of these LGUs and provincial ministries to advance GESI in their work. Also, 320 LGUs completed their GESI audit, which identified gaps in the implementation of GESI commitments. Following this, LGUs developed a plan of action to implement the audit recommendations. Lumbini and Karnali Provinces also conducted a GESI audit of their provincial ministries (6 and 2, respectively) which provided a clear picture of the status, opportunities, good practices and challenges to making their policies, structure and annual plans GESI responsive. UN Women provided technical support to the process. One LGU in Sudurpaschim Province has established a help desk , for improved delivery of disability identity card, social allowance, and information. The province also recruited a person with disability who was part of the training provided by JuRI Nepal in partnership with UN Women, to serve as focal person. Due to strengthened capacity of LGUs, improved provisions and services are now in place for women and marginalized groups. (i) One LGU in Sudurpaschim Province now provides social insurance of NPR 100,000 (approx. USD 758) for each person with mental health condition, along with free medicines and psychosocial help desks in three wards. The enhanced response to mental health was a result of UN Women’s lobbying and technical support through its partner, KOSHISH. (ii) Eleven judicial committees (JCs) of 11 LGUs now provide gender responsive justice services, which have reached 277 justice service seekers (F-38; M-239) with cases like domestic violence, divorce, and property rights. This is a result of the legal support, mentoring, and capacity building provided by UN Women and three NGO partners to these JCs. Regarding impacts, women are now able to access better services related to justice and mental health from LGUs to improve their lives. UN Women’s work continues to be valued in Nepal, especially by partners, programme participants and government, development = agencies. The contributions of UN Women in the formulation and endorsement of laws, strategies and plans have been particularly appreciated by the government and CSOs involved in the formulation and lobbying processes. The federal parliamentarians of the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee and the Women and Social Development Committees have verbally recognized UN Women’s contributions.The theory of change for this outcome remains valid and no change is envisioned in the new NCO SN. UN Women learned that in the new federal system, its technical, coordination and financial support to all tiers of government is critical. Now, LGUs have a significant role and responsibilities in delivering a range of services to people, compared to the former structure of governance. Thus, the need to strengthen LGU’s institutional capacity for service delivery is now inextricably intertwined with support to policy formulation. Leveraging a larger government-led programme, such as PLGSP, through UN Women’s technical support has also been effective in scaling-up UN Women’s efforts across all tiers of government. UN Women will therefore continue to invest in building partnerships with such entities.Disclaimer and notes
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