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:0.38800
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:0.95400
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:13,772,000
Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision
Male:7,108,113 (51.61%)
Female:6,663,887 (48.39%)
Financial flows in 2023 towards impact areas and systemic outcomes
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Rwanda stands out both in Africa and globally for its efforts in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment, and particularly in the area of political participation. Nearly two third (61%) of its parliamentary seats and 55% of cabinet position is held by women, while 4 out of 7 judges in supreme court are women. Significant progress has also been realized on other gender indicators, and in 2022, Rwanda is ranked among top 10 countries (6th globally) that have significantly narrowed gender gap (Global Gender Gap Index, 2022). Globally, the country took the lead on the Generation equality action coalition on ICT and innovation and committed to closing the digital gender divide by 2026. Despite a progressive policy and legislative framework, gender-based violence remains widespread where 46% of women have ever experienced intimate partner violence. Isange One-stop Centers Model was set up around the country to provide a holistic response to victims and survivors of GBV.
UN Women Rwanda works in three areas:
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Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems at local and national levels
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Women have equal economic opportunities and economic autonomy
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Women and girls live a life free from violence
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