… defines gender statistics as encompassing the following characteristics: 'data are collected and presented … of evidence-based gender equality policies at EU and national levels, the Gender Equality Index provides data on … Gender statistics and indicators are an integral part of national progress to improve national statistical systems. …
… addition of ‘in all their diversity’ recognises how other characteristics such as age, socioeconomic situation, … across Member States remains low. Few Member States have national evaluation laws, regulations or policies that guide … evaluation process. Very few Member States have harmonised national evaluation policies that would guide and require …