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%)
A cadre of interested, diverse and capable women political leaders is formed and supported to take up leadership roles in gender sensitive political institutions
The focus under this outcome is to expand the pool of qualified and capable women to run for election, including through initiating programmes that boost women’s confidence and capacity to lead, enhancing their campaign strategies and techniques and promoting linkages with supportive CSOs. Key partners involved under the outcome are the Registrar of Political Parties in Tanzania (ORPP), Tanzania Women Parliamentary Group (TWPG) , and Umoja wa Wawakilishi Wanawake Zanzibar (UWAWAZA) by women representatives of the Zanzibar House of Representatives.
A cadre of interested, diverse and capable women political leaders is formed and supported to take up leadership roles in gender sensitive political institutions
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)
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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)
Increased technical capacity of women to engage in leadership contests
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).
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.
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).
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).
A cadre of interested, diverse and capable women political leaders is formed and supported to take up leadership roles in gender sensitive political institutions
Result: Umoja wa Wanawake Wawakilishi Zanzibar (UWAWAZA), the Association of Women Members of House of Representatives Zanzibar and Tanzania Women Parliamentary Group (TWPG) represent some of the most strategic entry points for UN Women’s legislative work. UN Women’s approach to develop a strategic plan for both institutions was an important initiative to strengthen their capacity and sustainability in mainstreaming gender in parliamentary functions. In December 2022, when conducting the final evaluation of Wanawake Wanaweza II, the Speaker of the Zanzibar House of Representatives (ZHoR) noted how there was currently a larger number of women raising motions in the House. The Steering Committee for UWAWAZA also agreed to develop a resource mobilization plan to increase the sustainability of UWAWAZA; a draft plan was developed for UN Women’s review and technical support. Also, the ability of TWPG members to make submissions to the Law Reform Commission on the need for reforms of the Elections Act and Political Parties Act and having the institution consider seriously demonstrate increased capacity to promote women’s rights in gender sensitive institutions. Various knowledge products developed with UN Women’s support have the potential to improve capacity building of individual women members of parliament, male champions, political parties etc. Nonetheless, without facilitating institutionalization of these knowledge products within targeted entities it will be difficult to ensure their sustainability. The leadership challenges within the Tanzania Women's Cross-Party Platform hindered engagement with TWCP and opportunities to advance WLPP within political parties by working with women's wings of political parties. However, an analysis on the functioning of women’s wings of political parties is being finalized to generate information on strengths and weaknesses and recommendations on how better to support TWCP and women’s wings. On 21 st December 2022, the university of Dar es Salaam convened a meeting to validate and share findings on the study of Political Parties’ Women Wings and women’s political participation in Tanzania. The meeting was held at the Council’s Chamber at the University of Dar es Salaam, and it was attended by 60 participants (39 females and 24 males) including members of the NEC Strategy committee and two participants from the University of Dar es Salaam. The study was a qualitative analysis which sought to investigate the effectiveness of women wings in enhancing women’s political participation. Data was collected in six regions namely, Mbeya, Mwanza, Arusha, Dodoma, Mtwara and Mjini Magharibi. Five registered political parties - CCM, CHADEMA, CUF, ACT Wazalendo and NCCR Mageuzi - with representation in the 2015-2020 Union Parliament were selected as case studies for the analysis. The findings of the study show that, even though women wings are a constitutional feature of all examined political parties, the leadership of the parties is male dominated. Women are made to hold only deputy positions, like deputy chairperson, deputy general secretary and other related positions. The following challenges were presented, a) lack or shortage of resources from the local government to run women wings’ activities. These resources include direct financing and facilities such as offices; b) negative attitudes towards women in the society, which hinder women from exercising their political rights; c) poor leadership skills of women wings’ leaders, and d) male dominance and the patriarchal context which make it hard for women to exercise leadership and their political rights. Recommendations were made to strengthen women wings as an avenue to promote women’s political participation. Firstly, the government must ensure there is political space for parties to conduct their political activities. Secondly, the government should ensure that there is an independent electoral commission, which will ensure free and fair elections with deliberate efforts to promote inclusive elections. Thirdly, the government should invest in women’s capacity building by providing training to the party leaders and women wings to strengthen their abilities to promote GEWE. Evidence: Validation meeting of the study on Political Parties’ Women Wings. UN Women contribution: UN Women has a full-time Gender Specialist based in Dodoma and a Project Manager based in Zanzibar to support the women political leaders in both Tanzania mainland and in Zanzibar.Disclaimer and notes
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