Region:Asia Pacific
Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
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%)
Outcome Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
By 2025, global normative frameworks, laws, policies and institutions in West and Central Africa Region are more gender responsive (SP Outcome 1)
SP_D_0.1.4
- Complementary Indicator UNAIDS, UNDP
2022 (B)
10
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
SP_D_0.1.5
Number of national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans that are adopted with a focus on gender equality (CO)
- Complementary Indicator UNAIDS, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF
2022 (B)
8
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
SP_D_0.1.6
Number of legal and policy frameworks that promote gender balance in decision making institutions and processes (CO)
2022 (B)
25
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
40
True
SP_D_1.1
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)
SDG 5.5.1: Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments, (b) local governments and (c) executive positions/ministers (cabinets) held by women (Desk Review)
- SDG Indicator 5.5.1
- Common Indicator UNDP
(B)
-
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
Changes attribute to UNW in skills or abilities and capacities of individuals or institutions and/for the availability of new products and services contributing to Global normative frameworks and gender responsive laws, policies and institutions.
SP_D_0.1.d
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).
Number of partners that have increased capacities to promote/influence gender responsive legislation (CO)
2022 (B)
6
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
10
1
Outcome Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
By 2025, more women and girls in West and Central Africa have equitable access to high quality public goods, services, jobs, and resources that are responsive to their needs.
SP_D_0.1.5
Number of national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans that are adopted with a focus on gender equality (CO)
- Complementary Indicator UNAIDS, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF
2022 (B)
5
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
Changes attributed to UN Women in West and Central Africa in skills or abilities and capacities of individuals or institutions and/or the availability of new products and services contributing to regional and national normative frameworks and gender-responsive laws, policies and institutions are perceived.
SP_D_0.1.h
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).
Number of multi-stakeholder dialogue processes to promote engagement of governments with civil society and other partners to advance gender equality and women's empowerment (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 (B)
0
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
3
11
SP_D_0.2.a
Number of partners with capacities to integrate gender equality into fiscal laws/policies/standards (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 (B)
0
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
10
91
Outcome Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
By 2025, more women and girls in West and Central Africa exercise their voice, agency and leadership, including through an enabling environment that supports women’s and youth organizations working in Peace, Security, Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) settings.
SP_D_0.5.4
2022 (B)
medium
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
Women's peace organizations have good institutional, organizational and technical capacities in decision making bodies.
SP_D_0.5.a
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).
2022 (B)
20%
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
40%
0
SP_D_0.5.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). 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).
(B)
-
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
National and regional women's organizations are organized into networks and coalitions with sufficient strength to influence peace in the Sahel
SP_D_0.5.c
2022 (B)
1
N/A
2022 (M)
3
6
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
Women, in particular local community women, strengthened their capacities to actively contribute to mediation, prevention and conflict resolution in the Liptako Gurma region
SP_D_0.7.h
Number of Peacebuilding processes inclusive of young women supported by UN Women / UNFPA (CO)
(B)
-
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
Women's organizations from the Sahel region increased capacities on DRR and influence DRR plans and processes.
SP_D_0.4.c
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).
2022 (B)
10
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
20
2
Outcome Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
By 2025, gender statistics sex-disaggregated data and knowledge in West and Central Africa are produced, analyzed and used to inform policy-making, advocacy and accountability for delivering gender equality and women's empowerment results in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) settings.
SP_D_0.6.3
Number of countries demonstrating use of gender statistics, analysis, and policy relevant research (CO)
- Complementary Indicator UNICEF
2022 (B)
yes
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
Gender statistics and sex disaggregated data on DRR are produced and used to inform DRR national policies and Sendai Framework reports
SP_D_0.6.b
Number of data producers and users with strengthened capacities in the collection, analysis, dissemination and use of gender statistics (CO)
2022 (B)
5000
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
15000
0
SP_D_0.6.c
Number of gender statistics and sex-disaggregated data collection initiatives, including in emerging areas conducted or analyzed (CO)
2022 (B)
3
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
5
1
Outcome Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
By 2025, more women and girls in West and Central Africa have equitable access to high quality public goods, services, and resources that are responsive to their needs in Peace, Security , Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) settings.
SP_D_0.5.4
2022 (B)
medium
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
SP_D_4.3A
SP 5.15.1: Number of countries supported by UN-Women having undertaken gender-sensitive disaster risk assessments
(B)
-
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
SP_D_4.3B
SP 5.15.2: Number of countries supported by UN-Women with Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) policy frameworks that address gender-specific disaster risks
(B)
-
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
SP_D_4.3C
SP 5.15.3: Number of countries supported by UN-Women with gender focal points in the national disaster platform, or its equivalent
(B)
-
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
To be reported
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year
Baseline/Milestones/Target
Reported Result
Women's organizations from the Sahel and Liptako Gourma regions increased capacities to deliver and monitor quality services for survivors of GBV in humanitarian, settings
SP_D_0.4.d
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).
Number of women accessing information, goods, resources and/or services through UNW supported platforms and programs in humanitarian and development settings (CO)
2022 (B)
20000
N/A
2022 (M)
To be reported
2023 (M)
To be reported
2024 (M)
To be reported
2025 (T)
40000
0
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