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Region:Asia Pacific Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
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outcome ECA_D_1.2XM-DAC-41146-ECA_D_1.2

Women and girls fully and equally participate in leadership and decision-making processes and benefit from gender-responsive governance.

Outcome details
SDG alignment
SDG Goal
SDG Goal
SDG Goal
Impact areas
Impact areas
Governance and participation in public life
Organizational outputs
Organizational outputs
Norms, laws, policies and institutions
Organizational outputs
Access to services, goods and resources
Organizational outputs
Women’s voice, leadership and agency
Organizational outputs
Gender statistics
Policy marker GENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scope No
UN system function Advocacy, communications and social mobilization Capacity development and technical assistance Comprehensive and disaggregated data (discontinued) Integrated policy advice and thought leadership Support functions
Outcome Description

Gender responsive governance, women's leadership.

UN Partners
UN Partner
UNICEF
Resources
$635.50 K Planned Budget
$510.72 K Actual Budget
$635.50 K Planned Budget
$510.72 K Actual Budget and Shortfall
$443.90 K Expenses
Funding Partners Regular Resources (Core): Other Resources (Non-Core)/ Funding Partners: Total Other Resources (Non-Core) $452,121
Outcome Indicator and Results Plan Period : 2022-2025
OUTCOME ECA_D_1.2

Women and girls fully and equally participate in leadership and decision-making processes and benefit from gender-responsive governance.

ECA_D_1.2C
Share of gender advocates' recommendations finally integrated into outcomes of the regional/intergovernmental dialogues
2022 Result 50
2021
Baseline
50 50
2022
Milestone
70 70
Result
50 50
2023
Milestone
75 75
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
80 80
Result
- -
2025
Target
85 85
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.4
Level of influence of civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, including women’s organizations, in key normative, policy and peace processes (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 1
2021
Baseline
2 2
2022
Milestone
2 2
Result
1 1
2023
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2025
Target
2 2
Result
- -
SP_D_0.6.3
Number of countries demonstrating use of gender statistics, analysis, and policy relevant research (CO, RO, HQ)

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
sdg
UNICEF
2022 Result 0
2021
Baseline
2 2
2022
Milestone
0 0
Result
0 0
2023
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2025
Target
3 3
Result
- -
Output Indicator and Results
OUTPUT ECA_D_1.2.1

Women and women’s organizations have increased capacities and mechanisms to lead, influence and benefit from decision-making processes, laws and services.

Planned Budget: $1.45 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $730.06 K
Expenses: $639.17 K
ECA_D_1.2.1A
Percentage of localized gender-related Tier I SDGs indicators with metadata and technical guidance that are publicly available and accessible (including all relevant levels of disaggregation) (for any localized indicators)
2022 Result -
2016
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
4 4
Result
- -
2025
Target
5 5
Result
- -
ECA_D_1.2.1B
Number of data producers (including national statisticians, M&E officers, planners and gender focal points) trained in gender data collection, analysis, dissemination and use
2022 Result 5
2017
Baseline
60 60
2022
Milestone
3 3
Result
5 5
2023
Milestone
5 5
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
5 5
Result
- -
2025
Target
5 5
Result
- -
ECA_D_1.2.1C
Proportion of data producers (including national statisticians, M&E officers, planners and gender focal points) trained in gender data collection, analysis, dissemination and use who report high levels of satisfaction with the training provided
2022 Result 25
2017
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
30 30
Result
25 25
2023
Milestone
40 40
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
40 40
Result
- -
2025
Target
50 50
Result
- -
ECA_D_1.2.1D
Proportion of data producers (including national statisticians, M&E officers, planners and gender focal points) trained in gender data collection, analysis, dissemination and use who report applying their training 6 months after being trained
2022 Result N/A
2017
Baseline
0 0
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
ECA_D_1.2.1E
Percentage of localised gender related Tier II SDGs indicators with metadata and technical guidance that are publicly available and accessible (including all relevant levels of desegregation) (for any localised indicators)
2022 Result N/A
2016
Baseline
0 0
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
ECA_D_1.2.1F
Number of countries directly support to produce harmonised sets of VAW indicators, based on internationally agreed standards.
2022 Result N/A
2016
Baseline
0 0
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
ECA_D_1.2.1G
Number of countries directly support to produce harmonised sets of time use indicators, based on internationally agreed standards
2022 Result N/A
2016
Baseline
0 0
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.1.h

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).

Number of multi-stakeholder dialogue processes to promote engagement of governments with civil society and other partners to advance gender equality and women's empowerment (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 4
2021
Baseline
3 3
2022
Milestone
3 3
Result
4 4
2023
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2025
Target
3 3
Result
- -
SP_D_0.4.c

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).

Number of women’s organizations with increased capacities to deliver and/or monitor the quality of services, resources and goods for women in humanitarian and development settings (CO, HQ)
2022 Result 0
2021
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
10 10
Result
0 0
2023
Milestone
10 10
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
10 10
Result
- -
2025
Target
10 10
Result
- -
SP_D_0.4.d

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).

Number of women accessing information, goods, resources and/or services through UNW supported platforms and programs in humanitarian and development settings (CO, HQ)
2022 Result 322
2021
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
40 40
Result
322 322
2023
Milestone
100 100
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
100 100
Result
- -
2025
Target
100 100
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.c
Number of dialogues, mechanisms, platforms and/or coalitions created and sustained that enable meaningful and safe participation and engagement by gender equality advocates and civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations, in decision-making (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 6
2021
Baseline
2 2
2022
Milestone
2 2
Result
6 6
2023
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2025
Target
2 2
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.d

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).

Number of civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations, that have strengthened capacity to exercise their leadership role towards the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 40
2021
Baseline
200 200
2022
Milestone
50 50
Result
40 40
2023
Milestone
50 50
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
50 50
Result
- -
2025
Target
50 50
Result
- -
OUTPUT ECA_D_1.2.2

Governments and other stakeholders are equipped with improved knowledge and skills to develop data-driven policies and actions.

Planned Budget: $276.72 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $26.71 K
Expenses: $13.02 K
SP_D_0.6.f
Number of countries with national gender equality profiles developed and published with UN Women support and informing national priorities (CO)
2022 Result False
2021
Baseline
No No
2022
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
False False
2023
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
- -
2025
Target
Yes Yes
Result
- -
OUTPUT ECA_D_1.2.3

Women have improved access to financing, technology and economic opportunities.

Planned Budget: $612.00 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $148.95 K
Expenses: $149.40 K
ECA_D_1.2.3A
Number of national partners with increased capacities to engage with climate finance frameworks, networks and instruments leading to gender-responsive climate actions
2022 Result 50
2021
Baseline
1 1
2022
Milestone
2 2
Result
50 50
2023
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
2 2
Result
- -
2025
Target
2 2
Result
- -
ECA_D_1.2.3B
Number of knowledge sharing initiatives supporting exchange of practices by women's groups, including through South-South cooperation
2022 Result 2
2021
Baseline
1 1
2022
Milestone
3 3
Result
2 2
2023
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2025
Target
3 3
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.a

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).

Amount of funding disbursed annually in support of civil society organizations, especially women’s organizations, working towards the achievement of gender equality and women's empowerment, through UN-Women programmes and grant-giving (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 1392019
2021
Baseline
157824 157824
2022
Milestone
343252 343252
Result
1392019 1392019
2023
Milestone
343252 343252
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
343252 343252
Result
- -
2025
Target
343252 343252
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.b

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). 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).

Number of advocacy initiatives with partners, to increase quality, flexible, core funding for civil society organizations working on GEWE, especially women’s organizations (Desk Review)
2022 Result -
Baseline
- -
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
Strategic Note Outcome Progress Note Showing data of : 2022

Women and girls fully and equally participate in leadership and decision-making processes and benefit from gender-responsive governance.

The outcome was not fully achieved, but important progress has been made. Women’s Political Participation (WPP): S ome progress has been made towards women and girls fully and equally participating in leadership and decision-making processes and benefiting from gender-responsive governance. Women in the region are more prepared for greater leadership roles and to run for election through the UN Women Campaign and Leadership Curriculum implementation in Türkiye and Kazakhstan . To support this, the RO provided high-level advocacy and technical support in Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and in regional fora where Member States, parliamentarians, civil society, practitioners, and academia convened to advance implementation of the normative framework on women’s political participation . ECARO also collaborated with regional partners, including the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), on contributions to knowledge products, regional events, and assistance for national partners to push for implementation of commitments on women’s leadership and gender responsive governance. M ore remains to be done to ensure that women can fully participate in decision making processes in ECA. Structural barriers, including threats and violence against women in politics hamper equal representation and participation of women in decision making. The proportion of women still falls well below parity. Harmful social norms still tightly restrict women’s engagement in the public sphere and persist in society. Women from marginalized groups and young people still need to be fully included in decision-making processes. Women Peace and Security (WPS): S ignificant progress has made in the region. Georgia and Kyrgyzstan adopted National Action Plans (NAPS) on 1325, Ukraine updated its NAP, and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan drafted NAPs for the first time. ECARO provided support to offices and partners to share experiences and best practices. Over 450 women peacebuilders, mediators, activists, women leaders, women’s organizations, and diverse stakeholders enhanced their awareness of the WPS-HA agenda dialogues on WPS at the regional and global levels. The dialogues contributed to some new commitments, including through the COMPACT on Women Peace and Security in Humanitarian Action (WPD-HA). Advocates seeking to advance implementation of the WPS agenda have access to 16 knowledge products. UN Peace and Development Advisors have access to regional conflict and gender tools. UN Women contributed to these results through facilitation of dialogues and meetings and bringing its expertise and experience as well as providing a multi-stakeholders platform allowing a meaningful contribution by all respective partners. Based on the progress made to date, the theory of change (ToC) remains valid and applicable. ECA will intensify its efforts due to the ongoing war and multiple crisis to advance both WPS and WPP in the region.
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