More National and Local plans and budgets are gender responsive
UN-Women’s support will include developing capacities to promote gender-responsive governance; providing technical assistance to local government authorities finance to integrate gender perspectives into policies, plans and budgets; and developing policy knowledge on the key drivers for gender-responsive governance.
More National and Local plans and budgets are gender responsive
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.
CommonUN 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.
CommonComplementary 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.
ComplementaryUN 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.
CommonComplementary 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.
ComplementaryLegislative frameworks and institutional capacity for gender responsive public finance management and planning strengthened as per CEDAW recommendations and SDG 5c1
Enhanced advocacy by gender advocates for increasing financing for gender equality
More National and Local plans and budgets are gender responsive
During the reporting period, technical support was provided through policy advisory services to Government partners mandated to ensure that more national plans and budgets are gender responsive. In 2022, the following efforts were made in terms of integrating gender commitments in policies, plans and frameworks that would ensure more national plans and budgets are gender responsive First, Tanzania Country Office collaborated with the Ministry of Finance and Planning that resulted in the government integrating gender targets for the first time in its Public Financial Management Reform Programme (PFMRP) within three out of the five strategic objectives in the PFMRP Strategic Plan (2022-2027). This commitment provides a concrete policy-level entry point for implementing Gender Responsive Budgeting in Tanzania and is in line with SDG target 5.c and indicator 5.c.1 1 , as well as the Tanzania United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), which identifies Financing for Development as a key result area. The integration of gender targets in the PFMRP resulted from UN Women’s provision of detailed technical policy advisory services during the drafting and consultation process. As UN Women Tanzania begins implementation of the new strategic note in 2023, the gender financing portfolio will lead on supporting the Government to realize its commitments in the plan specifically in the areas of domestic revenue collection and external resources, budget management and procurement and asset management. Secondly, technical advisory support was provided in the development of Tanzania generation equality programme 2021/22 – 2025/26. Specifically, support was provided in drafting the results related to implementation of Gender-responsive macro-economic plans, budget reforms and stimulus packages that reduce the number of young women and girls living in poverty. The programme provides a detailed contextual analysis, proposed interventions and results for United Republic of Tanzania under the Economic Justice and Rights coalition which the president is leading on at the global level. Third, UN Women held several consultation meetings with IMF Tanzania and headquarters to explore the possibility of integrating gender specific considerations in the next review of the Extended Credit Facility accountability framework with the United Republic of Tanzania. The facility is worth USD 1 billion. This was based on the premise that the United Republic of Tanzania is a leader of the Economic Justice and Rights Action coalition. In line with the current framework, it is envisaged that the facility will provide investment in specific social sectors. UN Women proposed to work with IMF in refinement of the targets in line with Tanzania’s commitment to the Generation Equality Forum (GEF). Attached is the submission sent to IMF HQ. In addition, in an effort to strengthen the application of Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) as a tool for gender mainstreaming , three key outputs were achieved. First, a gender analysis of fiscal policies was carried out that listed the major policies and the relevant budget and PFM reforms related documents to assess the level of GRB mainstreaming and the gaps that are an impediment for an effective integration of GRB. Thereafter, recommendations based on the analysis were provided to inform the preparation of policies and budget along with the PFM reforms in the future. Secondly, Analysis of the National Budget 2022/2 was carried out including a detailed analysis of the key sectors -agriculture, infrastructure, health, education and others to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Government’s new fiscal measures from a gender perspective. Third, a GRB capacity assessment, and was also carried out in mainland with technical consultations having taken place with Ministry of Finance and Planning, Parliament Budget office, National Audit office and Office of Treasury Registrar respectively. The report has been finalized and the recommendations are scheduled to be shared with the stakeholders in quarter four of 2022. In addition, through the technical assistance provided, a gender mainstreaming guidance note Public Expenditure Review (PER) has also been developed. The support documents are attached. On strengthening coordination mechanisms, the Ministry of Finance and planning (MOFP) GRB core team was established for the first time and an inception meeting was held. The GRB core team is chaired by the Commissioner of Budget and comprised of technical officers from all MoFP departments. Its role will be to provide technical guidance to accelerate mainstreaming a gender perspective into all MoFP operational mechanisms. It will also support enhancing coordination, strengthening capacity building, reporting, monitoring and evaluation so as to allow for system-wide assessment of progress in mainstreaming GRB principles. Attached are the terms of reference. Finally, a GRB training sessions were held for all Government ministries directors of policy and planning from Tanzania, officers in the Ministries of Finance and planning (mainland and Zanzibar), members of the Tanzanian Women Parliamentary Group (TWPG) and for the UN Gender and human rights coordination group. These sessions highlighted the context of inadequate alignment of public finance management reforms and global geopolitical developments for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth for advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. The sensitization for the UN gender and human rights coordination mechanism also provided guidance for members on how to advocate for increased gender financing in the UN co-operation framework. Attached is the presentation made at the training sessions for the different groups.Disclaimer and notes
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