Element 1: Data Collection

What is measured?

This element reflects whether or not countries have provided data specific to women on 17 key epidemiological and behavioural indicators and in response to 11 questions on women and gender issues, as well as in their narrative reports.

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Results

- 20% of countries reported no data at all for this element and 37% of countries achieved only a D (poor) or E (very poor) grade.

- 19 of the 25 countries that received an ‘A’ grade for this element were from sub-Saharan Africa.

- Countries facing more severe or problematic epidemics appear to do better at collecting the data needed to understand and address women’s needs.

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