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%)
More women lead, participate and have access to business opportunities to advance sustainable and inclusive growth
This outcome is under the project entitled “Promoting Economic Empowerment of Women at Work in Asia (WeEmpower Asia)” which aims to enhance the capacity of private sector companies to implement the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) by promoting decent work opportunities for women and integrating a gender perspective in the business environment and practices through support the relevant government in developing, reviewing, and implementing policy frameworks on on skill development of women entrepreneurs and women empowerment as well as development and launch Thai advocacy and campaign, using digital and social media, to enhance visibility and knowledge of the WEPs among Thai business leadership.
More women lead, participate and have access to business opportunities to advance sustainable and inclusive growth
Common indicators are those that appear verbatim the same in at least two entities' results frameworks and are drawn, where possible, directly from other globally agreed frameworks.
Common
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)
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)
Common indicators are those that appear verbatim the same in at least two entities' results frameworks and are drawn, where possible, directly from other globally agreed frameworks.
Common
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.
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Knowledge: Women’s networks, public institutions and the private sector in the EU and Asia share expertise and knowledge to advance an enabling business environment for women’s economic empowerment
Capacity development and technical assistance: Women-owned business and entrepreneurs have increased capacity to engage with governments and private sector companies in policies and dialogues for advancement of women’s economic empowerment
Advocacy and representation: More private sector companies implement the WEPs, including the gender-sensitive business culture and practices in EU and the country
More women lead, participate and have access to business opportunities to advance sustainable and inclusive growth
UN Women continued dialogue series from the previous year, intensified the focus tailored to demands of the companies and recognized policies and practices through awards. The companies, employing over 10,000 employees, made commitments to embrace WEPs in their business operations. Some of the commitments include strengthening their equal opportunities and non-discrimination policies, targeted approach to increase women in leadership, diversifying suppliers, and conducting gender audit. Policy recommendations were also put forward to Thailand through the WEPs policy roadmap jointly developed between UN Women Thailand, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Office of SMEs Promotion. The initiative directly contributes to Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision making in political, economic and public life. By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. The initiative has a potential to be replicated with other countries working with the WEPs signatories to enable them to commit tangible actions to empower women at the workplace, marketplace and communities.Disclaimer and notes
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