Region:Asia PacificCurrent UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
World Bank Income Classification:Low IncomeThe 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:YesSince 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:0.575GII 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:0.723GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 RevisionMale:19,976,265 (9.5%)Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
UN System in West and Central African Region effectively, coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls (SP Outcome 7)
Impact areasGovernance and participation in public life
Organizational outputsNorms, laws, policies and institutionsUN system coordination
Policy markerGENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scopeNo
UN system functionAdvocacy, communications and social mobilizationCapacity development and technical assistanceIntegrated policy advice and thought leadershipSupport functionsUN system coordination (discontinued)
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2022-2025
OUTCOME
WCA_D_1.3
UN System in West and Central African Region effectively, coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls (SP Outcome 7)
SP_D_0.7.1
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)
SP_D_0.7.1
Country
Percentage of ratings of reporting entities that meet or exceed UN-SWAP standards (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.13) (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.7.1
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
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Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.2
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)
SP_D_0.7.2
Country
Percentage of UNCTs that conducted the comprehensive UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard in the past four years, and met or exceeded requirements for at least 60% of UNCT-SWAP standards (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.15) (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.7.2
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.3
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)
SP_D_0.7.3
Country
Percentage of UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks that have: a) a dedicated gender equality outcome; and/or b) that mainstream gender equality perspectives across Cooperation Framework outcomes (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.16) (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.7.3
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.4
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)
SP_D_0.7.4
Country
Percentage of UNCTs meeting/exceeding requirements in preventing and eliminating all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls through multisectoral and coordinated approaches (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.22) (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.7.4
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.5
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)
SP_D_0.7.5
Country
Number of action points to advance the implementation of UN-system commitments on women, peace and security (S/2019/800, paragraph120) that show progress (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.7.5
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.6
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)
SP_D_0.7.6
Country
Percentage of HCT response plans and strategies that demonstrate the integration of gender equality (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.7.6
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.7
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)
SP_D_0.7.7
Country
Number of UN entities implementing disaster risk reduction, resilience or recovery initiatives with a focus on gender equality and women´s empowerment (Desk Review)
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
UNDPUNICEF
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.7.7
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.8
SP_D_0.7.8
Country
Number of UNCTs implementing UN-system commitments and advocacy on women’s equal participation in elections and temporary special measures in their support to Member States (CO)
UN System coordination mechanisms, including thematic mechanisms, effectively mainstream gender into normative, programmatic and policy frameworks in West and Central African Region with UNW support.
Planned Budget:$430.13 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$342.73 K
Expenses:$242.26 K
WCA_D_1.3.1A
WCA_D_1.3.1A
Country
Number of Humanitarian Country Teams with expertise and capacities for the integration of gender into humanitarian plans and programs.
2022
Result5
WCA_D_1.3.1A
Country
2022
Baseline
11
2022
Milestone
--
Result
55
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
99
Result
--
WCA_D_1.3.1B
WCA_D_1.3.1B
Country
Number of Gender Thematic Groups (GTG) with Terms of Reference and an Action Plan in COs and NRAs in West and Central Africa Region.
2022
Result22
WCA_D_1.3.1B
Country
2022
Baseline
1o1o
2022
Milestone
--
Result
2222
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
2424
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
WCA_D_1.3.1C
WCA_D_1.3.1C
Country
Number of coordination mechanisms -including regional, interagency and thematic mechanisms (RCPs,IBCs-GTGs-results groups) reinforced in WCA region through inter continental and regional dialogues.
2022
Result12
WCA_D_1.3.1C
Country
2021
Baseline
33
2022
Milestone
--
Result
1212
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
1010
Result
--
WCA_D_1.3.1D
WCA_D_1.3.1D
Country
Number of GTGs that have their capacities strengthened on gender mainstreaming including COs and NRAs in WCA .
2022
Result12
WCA_D_1.3.1D
Country
2022
Baseline
55
2022
Milestone
--
Result
1212
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
2424
Result
--
WCA_D_1.3.1E
WCA_D_1.3.1E
Country
Number of Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abused (PSEA) Plans effectively implemented and updated in COs and NRAs in WCA.
2022
Result4
WCA_D_1.3.1E
Country
2022
Baseline
88
2022
Milestone
--
Result
44
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
2424
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.f
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)
SP_D_0.7.f
Country
Percentage of UN entities that track and report on allocations and/or expenditures on gender equality using gender equality markers and are allocating substantial resources to programmes with gender equality as their principal objective (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.19) (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.7.f
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
OUTPUT
WCA_D_1.3.2
Accountability frameworks and mechanisms are developed and implemented in West and Central Africa Region with UNWomen support.
Planned Budget:$124.98 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$3.00 K
Expenses:$2.38 K
SP_D_0.7.b
SP_D_0.7.b
Country
GLOBAL/UNIT: Number of UN System coordination mechanisms in which UN-Women is actively engaged that drive progress on gender mainstreaming mandates and commitments at global, regional and country levels
2022
Result2
SP_D_0.7.b
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
22
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.d
SP_D_0.7.d
Country
Percentage of UN Joint-Programmes with a focus on gender equality in which UN-Women participates as a Participating United Nations Organization (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.17) (CO, RO)
2022
Result27
SP_D_0.7.d
Country
2022
Baseline
88
2022
Milestone
--
Result
2727
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.g
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)
SP_D_0.7.g
Country
Proportion out of total UNCTs with a Joint Work Plan in UN INFO 2.0 that allocated 70% or more of the UNCT annual funding framework available resources to activities with gender equality as a principal or significant objective (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.18) (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.7.g
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
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Result
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2025
Target
--
Result
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OUTPUT
WCA_D_1.3.3
RCs/UNCTs effectively advocate and promote change on gender equality and women´s empowerment.
Planned Budget:$70.00 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$20.00 K
Expenses:$4.89 K
WCA_D_1.3.3A
WCA_D_1.3.3A
Country
Number of UNCTs in WCA advised and supported to apply the UN Programming principle of GEWE.
2022
Result15
WCA_D_1.3.3A
Country
2022
Baseline
66
2022
Milestone
--
Result
1515
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
2424
Result
--
WCA_D_1.3.3D
WCA_D_1.3.3D
Country
Number of CCA/UNSDCFs in COs and NRAs gender mainstreamed and peer reviewed in the framework of the Peer Support group in WCA.
2022
Result10
WCA_D_1.3.3D
Country
2022
Baseline
66
2022
Milestone
--
Result
1010
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
2525
Result
--
SP_D_0.1.b
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)
SP_D_0.1.b
Country
Percentage of UN Country Teams reports to the CEDAW Committee submitted (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.1.b
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
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Result
--
2024
Milestone
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Result
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2025
Target
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Result
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SP_D_0.7.a
SP_D_0.7.a
Country
Number of thematic interagency mechanisms/teams that effectively address gender mainstreaming in priority areas (CO, RO, HQ)
2022
Result2
SP_D_0.7.a
Country
2022
Baseline
88
2022
Milestone
--
Result
22
2023
Milestone
1010
Result
--
2024
Milestone
1212
Result
--
2025
Target
1515
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.c
SP_D_0.7.c
Country
Number of interagency products or services with a focus on gender equality and women's empowerment developed and made available (CO, RO, HQ)
2022
Result3
SP_D_0.7.c
Country
2022
Baseline
33
2022
Milestone
--
Result
33
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Milestone
--
Result
--
2025
Target
88
Result
--
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2022
UN System in West and Central African Region effectively, coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls (SP Outcome 7)
Technical Support provided to gender accountability frameworks by WCARO to UNCTs has repositioned UNWOMeN as a trustful partner for GEWE in the region in COs and in countries in which UNW is not present. Enhanced and continued accountability and commitment of senior leadership and RCs through UNCT SWAP Gender Score Cards across the region system. UN-SWAP, the UNCT-SWAP and the GEM allowed targeted improvements of gender commitments in Niger, Ghana, (GEM), as well as comprehensive new reports on the UNCT SWAP are available in Niger, Sao Tomé and Principe and Cabo Verde UNCTs. Processes launched in CAR, Togo and Benin. As a result, increased partnership has been enhanced and national accountability mechanisms created or redynamised in Guinea, Senegal, DRC and Niger in which RCs have been able to lead discussions on the establishment of a coordination/concertation mechanism for partners working on gender equality and liase with EU, bilateral partners and the government to increase fuds, lead joint programmes.
At the country level, thanks to WCARO support, gender focal points of GTGs in 10 countries in WCA have strenghen capacities in gender mainstreaming. GTGs TORs and action plans are aligned with international standards in CIV, DRC, Niger, Liberia, Nigeria, CAR, Mali, Senegal, Cameroon, and Sierra Leone including in humanitarian settings working close with HCTs ( DRC, Niger and CAR as well as the Gambia and Cabo Verde as NRAs). The cross regional event on the roll out on the Standards and Procedures with gender focal points from RCOs and COs from ESAR ROAS and WCAR was a channel to sharing of challenges, lessons learned and best practices of GTGs in advancing GEWE commitments on planning, parternships, financing coordination, monitoring and evaluating GEWE. PPT MERGING SESSION 1 and 2 - 13DEC22-revised version 15 Dec 22.pptx
Coordinated approach of WCARO with DCO as PSG member allowed to strengthening gender analysis, gender programming and gender mainstreaming in more than 12 UNSDCF and CCAs in the region throughout virtual/in-person strategic prioritization support on UNSDCF guidance and key UN Programming Principles in The Gambia, Senegal, Mauritania, Madagascar, Togo, CAR, Niger, Ghana, Cabo Verde, Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria, Gabon, Sao Tomé and Principe, Mauritania, Senegal and Madagascar. As a result Niger and Cameroon have stand alone outcomes on Gender equality and integrated a twin-track approach to gender in the UNSDCF. Ghana, Cabo Verde are visible gender responsive, Sao Tomé e Principe has increased the gender lens in its analysis.
C ross and inter regional and intergovernamental dialogue and partnerships were enhanced through WCARO positioning as R GTG CHair for WCA. The Africa Strategy 2.0 is available and constitutes a concrete outcome and strong position paper on strategies and positioning on GEWE in the continent. ESARO WCARO, Liaison Office and Arab States worked closed with African Union in order to repositioning continental and global agendas using a strong women’s movement speaking with one voice on African women’s priorities and as an opportunity for UN Women to deliver on Agenda 2063 and accelerate the delivery of the SDGs.
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