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				Country Indexes
			
			UN Women in action: Strategic insights and achievements
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								Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements
			
			UN Women’s Affirmative Procurement Regional Initiative, funded by the African Development Fund and We-fi (Women Entrepreneurs Financing Facility) has helped improve the abilities of women entrepreneurs and business operations of 1,035 women-led SMEs through targeted training in procurement processes, digital skills, and financial management in across Nigeria, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Mali. Of these, 659 women-led SMEs secured new contracts across public and private sectors, and 245 registered on the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) platform. They can therefore, access procurement contracts with the UN system in the future. Over 1,700 women entrepreneurs in the four countries are equipped to navigate procurement processes and apply for public bids.
The Affirmative Procurement Initiative is fully aligned with the UN Women Strategic Plan, and tackles root causes and capacity gaps. Its results-focused approach is rendering changes in translating the dynamic set of global gender equality and empowerment norms and standards gender-responsive laws. It also enabled more women entrepreneurs in West and Central Africa to get equitable access to high-quality public goods, services, jobs, and resources that are responsive to their needs.
In 2024, Kaduna State in Nigeria, home to 9 million people, adopted groundbreaking legislation to give women preferential access to public contracts, thanks to UN Women’s support through the regional Project on Affirmative Procurement Reform in West Africa. This important normative landmark outcome advances women’s economic empowerment in West and Central Africa and directly contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). The Affirmative Procurement Act, adopted, allows women-led businesses to bid even if they do not yet satisfy the prior registration requirement and provides for the minimum allocation of 5 to 20% of the market to them, depending on the type of bid.
				
							The Affirmative Procurement Initiative is fully aligned with the UN Women Strategic Plan, and tackles root causes and capacity gaps. Its results-focused approach is rendering changes in translating the dynamic set of global gender equality and empowerment norms and standards gender-responsive laws. It also enabled more women entrepreneurs in West and Central Africa to get equitable access to high-quality public goods, services, jobs, and resources that are responsive to their needs.
In 2024, Kaduna State in Nigeria, home to 9 million people, adopted groundbreaking legislation to give women preferential access to public contracts, thanks to UN Women’s support through the regional Project on Affirmative Procurement Reform in West Africa. This important normative landmark outcome advances women’s economic empowerment in West and Central Africa and directly contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). The Affirmative Procurement Act, adopted, allows women-led businesses to bid even if they do not yet satisfy the prior registration requirement and provides for the minimum allocation of 5 to 20% of the market to them, depending on the type of bid.
								Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements
			
			Through Affirmative procurement project in WCA region, UN Women has achieved significant milestones in advancing gender equality and economic growth through targeted interventions in procurement practices. 658 women have now access to procurement opportunities and are actively engaging in bidding processes, demonstrating their enhanced capacity and confidence, especially among those who previously hesitated to bid. To achieve these results a capacity-building initiatives were organized, and 2000 women were strengthened to navigate procurement processes successfully. Additionally, 191 officials know how to support Gender-Responsive Procurement (GRP). These endeavors directly contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5 and 8, which focus on gender equality and economic growth, respectively. For instance, in Senegal, the adoption of quota systems and in Nigeria, affirmative procurement guidelines have been implemented.
Through targeted policy advocacy, capacity-building initiatives, and strategic partnerships with governments, UN entities and private sector, UN Women has played a pivotal role in driving substantial advancements in gender-responsive procurement practices across Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, and Nigeria. For example, in Nigeria, UN Women regional office provided technical support in developing the WEE Policy, which facilitated the establishment of affirmative procurement guidelines at both national and sub-national levels. Noteworthy successes include Mali, where 30 women-owned businesses secured 17 new procurement contracts totaling $745,977.48 USD, and one of our female trainee, a pharmacist, and WOB securing a contract with our insurance partner CIGNA. Over 188 women registering as vendors on the UNGM system. Additionally, for better post-training follow-up, women have established WhatsApp networking groups to facilitate collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
Key partners across public and private sectors, as well as the UN system, have played integral roles in supporting the project's objectives. Collaborations with governments, exemplified by partnerships with the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (LSPPA) have led to significant affirmative procurement reforms. Similarly, in Senegal, UN Women's partnerships with the National Guarantee Fund (CDMP) to support women entrepreneurs in obtaining guarantees in the process of applying for public contracts, along with the SME Agency (ADEPME), enhanced women entrepreneurs' access to procurement opportunities. In Mali, strategic alliances with the National Procurement Agency, the United Nations Mission in Mali, Impact Her. In Côte d'Ivoire, collaboration with government and ministries, including the Ministry of Women and the Ministry of Trade, Industry. Regarding private sector engagement, highlighted by the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) initiative, significant growth , with 200 signatories promoting gender-sensitive procurement practices.
				
							Through targeted policy advocacy, capacity-building initiatives, and strategic partnerships with governments, UN entities and private sector, UN Women has played a pivotal role in driving substantial advancements in gender-responsive procurement practices across Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, and Nigeria. For example, in Nigeria, UN Women regional office provided technical support in developing the WEE Policy, which facilitated the establishment of affirmative procurement guidelines at both national and sub-national levels. Noteworthy successes include Mali, where 30 women-owned businesses secured 17 new procurement contracts totaling $745,977.48 USD, and one of our female trainee, a pharmacist, and WOB securing a contract with our insurance partner CIGNA. Over 188 women registering as vendors on the UNGM system. Additionally, for better post-training follow-up, women have established WhatsApp networking groups to facilitate collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
Key partners across public and private sectors, as well as the UN system, have played integral roles in supporting the project's objectives. Collaborations with governments, exemplified by partnerships with the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (LSPPA) have led to significant affirmative procurement reforms. Similarly, in Senegal, UN Women's partnerships with the National Guarantee Fund (CDMP) to support women entrepreneurs in obtaining guarantees in the process of applying for public contracts, along with the SME Agency (ADEPME), enhanced women entrepreneurs' access to procurement opportunities. In Mali, strategic alliances with the National Procurement Agency, the United Nations Mission in Mali, Impact Her. In Côte d'Ivoire, collaboration with government and ministries, including the Ministry of Women and the Ministry of Trade, Industry. Regarding private sector engagement, highlighted by the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) initiative, significant growth , with 200 signatories promoting gender-sensitive procurement practices.
Results and resources
- Results overview
- Total resources
- Development results and resources
- Organizational results and resources
Budget
	Expenses
				Outcome
				Result statement
				IATI identifier
												
							
			OutcomeWCA_D_1.1
						Outcome result statementWCARO expects to improve evidence based policy programming in the region with countries increasing their availability, access and utilization of gender statistic through the Women Count program,
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_1.1
																		
											OutcomeWCA_D_1.2
						Outcome result statementDescription: Provision of technical assistance to strengthen legislative frameworks and encourage reforms to promote gender balance. Specifically, constitutions and legal frameworks should expressly provide for women’s right to political participation; promote gender balance and/or parity as a fundamental democratic principle.
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_1.2
																		
											OutcomeWCA_D_1.3
						Outcome result statementUN System Coordination for gender equality.
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_1.3
																		
											OutcomeWCA_D_2.1
						Outcome result statementGlobal normative frameworks and gender-responsive laws, policies and institutions.
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_2.1
																		
											OutcomeWCA_D_2.2
						Outcome result statementWomen and girls equitable access to public goods, services, jobs and resources. (SP Outcome 4)
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_2.2
																		
											OutcomeWCA_D_3.1
						Outcome result statementPositive Social Norms
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_3.1
																		
											OutcomeWCA_D_4.1
						Outcome result statementLegal and Policy support for WPS, Humanitarian and DRR settings in WCA
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_4.1
																		
											OutcomeWCA_D_4.2
						Outcome result statementWomen´s equitable access to services, goods and resources.
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_4.2
																		
											OutcomeWCA_D_4.3
						Outcome result statementGovernance and Participation in Public Life (G &PPL)
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_4.3
																		
											OutcomeWCA_D_4.4
						Outcome result statementProcuction, analysis and use of gender statistics and sex-disaggregated data and knowledge
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_D_4.4
																		
											Budget
	Expenses
				Outcome
				Result statement
				IATI identifier
												
							
			OutcomeWCA_O_1
						Outcome result statementPrincipled Performance
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_O_1
																		
											OutcomeWCA_O_2
						Outcome result statementAdvancing Partnerships and Resourcing
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_O_2
																		
											OutcomeWCA_O_3
						Outcome result statementAdvancing business transformation
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_O_3
																		
											OutcomeWCA_O_4
						Outcome result statementThe team works in an environment that is perceived as inclusive and embodies UN and UN Women values, strengthens leadership and team capacity, promotes an environment of continuous learning, promotes a culture of accountability, tackles discrimination when needed, effectively implements recruitments, giving due consideration to diversity, is respectful and applies safeguarding measures and follows standards of conduct. This is done through the participation in, amongst others, the Leadership Dialogues, Value Conversations, team and leadership development programmes , feedback exercises, completion of mandatory training and performance management processes, PSEA and SH training, e-learning (e.g. UNSCC)
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_O_4
																		
											OutcomeWCA_O_5
						Outcome result statementEffective normative, programmatic and coordination products, services and processes:
						IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-WCA_O_5
																		
											Resources allocated towards SDGs
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Regular resources (core)
				$876.25 K in total
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Other resources (non-core)
				$8.03 M in total
			Regular resources (core)
            $876.25 K in total
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) | $438,126 2023 
                                        United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
                                         Total contribution:$438,126 Development:$438,126(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $438,126 2022 
                                        United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
                                         Total contribution:$438,126 Development:$438,126(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
2023
                United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$438,126
                    Total contribution$438,126
                        Development$438,126(100%)
                        Humanitarian$0(0%)
                    2022
                United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$438,126
                    Total contribution$438,126
                        Development$438,126(100%)
                        Humanitarian$0(0%)
                    Other resources (non-core)
            $8.03 M in total
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $308,865 2023 
                                        SwedenOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$308,865 Development:$308,865(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $308,865 2022 
                                        SwedenOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$308,865 Development:$308,865(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $238,488 2021 
                                        SwedenOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$238,488 Development:$238,488(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $508,397 2020 
                                        SwedenOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$508,397 Development:$508,397(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $218,896 2019 
                                        SwedenOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$218,896 Development:$218,896(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | 
| Austria | $163,961 2023 
                                        AustriaOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$163,961 Development:$0(0%) Humanitarian:$163,961(100%) | $163,961 2022 
                                        AustriaOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$163,961 Development:$0(0%) Humanitarian:$163,961(100%) | $553,753 2021 
                                        AustriaOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$553,753 Development:$0(0%) Humanitarian:$553,753(100%) | $245,012 2020 
                                        AustriaOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$245,012 Development:$0(0%) Humanitarian:$245,012(100%) | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) | -- 2023 No data available  | -- 2022 No data available  | $10,555 2021 
                                        Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)United Nations organization
                                         Total contribution:$10,555 Development:$10,555(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $92,500 2020 
                                        Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)United Nations organization
                                         Total contribution:$92,500 Development:$92,500(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) | -- 2023 No data available  | -- 2022 No data available  | $134,469 2021 
                                        United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)United Nations organization
                                         Total contribution:$134,469 Development:$134,469(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $54,074 2020 
                                        United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)United Nations organization
                                         Total contribution:$54,074 Development:$54,074(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| Ireland | -- 2023 No data available  | -- 2022 No data available  | $89,682 2021 
                                        IrelandOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$89,682 Development:$89,682(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| Japan | -- 2023 No data available  | -- 2022 No data available  | $342,337 2021 
                                        JapanOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$342,337 Development:$0(0%) Humanitarian:$342,337(100%) | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| African Development Bank | $35,943 2023 
                                        African Development BankInternational financial institution
                                         Total contribution:$35,943 Development:$35,943(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $35,943 2022 
                                        African Development BankInternational financial institution
                                         Total contribution:$35,943 Development:$35,943(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| Canada | $89,071 2023 
                                        CanadaOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$89,071 Development:$89,071(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $89,071 2022 
                                        CanadaOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$89,071 Development:$89,071(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| France | $1,365,461 2023 
                                        FranceOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$1,365,461 Development:$1,365,461(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $1,365,461 2022 
                                        FranceOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$1,365,461 Development:$1,365,461(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| France National Committee | $10,923 2023 
                                        France National CommitteeNational Committee
                                         Total contribution:$10,923 Development:$10,923(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $10,923 2022 
                                        France National CommitteeNational Committee
                                         Total contribution:$10,923 Development:$10,923(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| Norway | $365,993 2023 
                                        NorwayOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$365,993 Development:$365,993(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $365,993 2022 
                                        NorwayOECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$365,993 Development:$365,993(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| Republic of Korea (the) | $42,448 2023 
                                        Republic of Korea (the)OECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$42,448 Development:$42,448(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $42,448 2022 
                                        Republic of Korea (the)OECD-DAC donor
                                         Total contribution:$42,448 Development:$42,448(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | $46,000 2023 
                                        United Nations Convention to Combat DesertificationUnited Nations pooled fund
                                         Total contribution:$46,000 Development:$46,000(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | $46,000 2022 
                                        United Nations Convention to Combat DesertificationUnited Nations pooled fund
                                         Total contribution:$46,000 Development:$46,000(100%) Humanitarian:$0(0%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | $247,737 2023 
                                        United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations organization
                                         Total contribution:$247,737 Development:$115,623(47%) Humanitarian:$132,114(53%) | $247,737 2022 
                                        United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations organization
                                         Total contribution:$247,737 Development:$115,623(47%) Humanitarian:$132,114(53%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
| United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office | $92,191 2023 
                                        United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
                                         Total contribution:$92,191 Development:$0(0%) Humanitarian:$92,191(100%) | $92,191 2022 
                                        United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
                                         Total contribution:$92,191 Development:$0(0%) Humanitarian:$92,191(100%) | -- 2021 No data available  | -- 2020 No data available  | -- 2019 No data available  | 
2023
                    Sweden$308,865
                        Total contribution$308,865
                            Development$308,865(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Austria$163,961
                        Total contribution$163,961
                            Development$0(0%)
                            Humanitarian$163,961(100%)
                        African Development Bank$35,943
                        Total contribution$35,943
                            Development$35,943(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Canada$89,071
                        Total contribution$89,071
                            Development$89,071(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        France$1,365,461
                        Total contribution$1,365,461
                            Development$1,365,461(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        France National Committee$10,923
                        Total contribution$10,923
                            Development$10,923(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Norway$365,993
                        Total contribution$365,993
                            Development$365,993(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Republic of Korea (the)$42,448
                        Total contribution$42,448
                            Development$42,448(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification$46,000
                        Total contribution$46,000
                            Development$46,000(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)$247,737
                        Total contribution$247,737
                            Development$115,623(47%)
                            Humanitarian$132,114(53%)
                        United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$92,191
                        Total contribution$92,191
                            Development$0(0%)
                            Humanitarian$92,191(100%)
                        2022
                    Sweden$308,865
                        Total contribution$308,865
                            Development$308,865(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Austria$163,961
                        Total contribution$163,961
                            Development$0(0%)
                            Humanitarian$163,961(100%)
                        African Development Bank$35,943
                        Total contribution$35,943
                            Development$35,943(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Canada$89,071
                        Total contribution$89,071
                            Development$89,071(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        France$1,365,461
                        Total contribution$1,365,461
                            Development$1,365,461(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        France National Committee$10,923
                        Total contribution$10,923
                            Development$10,923(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Norway$365,993
                        Total contribution$365,993
                            Development$365,993(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Republic of Korea (the)$42,448
                        Total contribution$42,448
                            Development$42,448(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification$46,000
                        Total contribution$46,000
                            Development$46,000(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)$247,737
                        Total contribution$247,737
                            Development$115,623(47%)
                            Humanitarian$132,114(53%)
                        United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$92,191
                        Total contribution$92,191
                            Development$0(0%)
                            Humanitarian$92,191(100%)
                        2021
                    Sweden$238,488
                        Total contribution$238,488
                            Development$238,488(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Austria$553,753
                        Total contribution$553,753
                            Development$0(0%)
                            Humanitarian$553,753(100%)
                        Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)$10,555
                        Total contribution$10,555
                            Development$10,555(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)$134,469
                        Total contribution$134,469
                            Development$134,469(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Ireland$89,682
                        Total contribution$89,682
                            Development$89,682(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Japan$342,337
                        Total contribution$342,337
                            Development$0(0%)
                            Humanitarian$342,337(100%)
                        2020
                    Sweden$508,397
                        Total contribution$508,397
                            Development$508,397(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        Austria$245,012
                        Total contribution$245,012
                            Development$0(0%)
                            Humanitarian$245,012(100%)
                        Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)$92,500
                        Total contribution$92,500
                            Development$92,500(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)$54,074
                        Total contribution$54,074
                            Development$54,074(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)
                        2019
                    Sweden$218,896
                        Total contribution$218,896
                            Development$218,896(100%)
                            Humanitarian$0(0%)