Region:Asia Pacific
Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
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%)
outcome XM-DAC-41146-BOL_O_3
High quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, results-based management and evaluation
The country Office has met the requirements for a small office, and it is expected to grow to a medium size Office, according to its growth strategy, included in the new Strategic Note 2023-2027.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-BOL_O_4
Improved management of financial and human resources in pursuit of results
The country Office has continuously improved financial and human resources management. The teamwork between Programs and Operations was strengthened, carrying out and monitoring delivery monthly. This follow-up has allowed Country Office to achieve an annual delivery of 100% Core, 99% IB and 98% Non-Core. The Partner audit reports were clean reports. Likewise, the internal control recommendations were completed on the platform as of 12/31/2022. At the end of 2022, 97% of the security plans were complied with.Showing 6 - 7 of 7
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References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).