We are pleased to announce the launch of our new CRVS Working Paper Series, which documents and shares emerging insights from projects supported by the Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Systems.
About the series
The papers represent a snapshot in time of what we are learning across a range of themes and disciplines related to CRVS systems strengthening. Authored by different individuals and organizations, and made available free-of-charge, the papers will be published in at least English and French. Our aim is to make CRVS systems research evidence and knowledge widely accessible for discussion, debate, and use by the global community of practice.
Themes explored
The CRVS Working Paper Series will explore issues, trends, and good practice under the following themes:
- Why CRVS systems matter
- Supporting gender equality
- Overcoming barriers to civil registration
- Leveraging data for inclusive development
- Supporting CRVS system resilience
First papers released
The first papers in the series have now been released.
- Geographical and Gender Disparities in the Registration of Births, Marriages, and Deaths in the Nouna Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Burkina Faso – This paper aims to contribute to improving vital events coverage and completeness in Burkina Faso. It highlights the factors and barriers that limit birth, marriage, and death registration.
- Demand-Side Factors Related to the Registration of Births, Marriages, and Deaths: A Literature Review – This paper seeks to stimulate an evidence-based dialogue on demand-side barriers to the registration of births, marriages, and deaths. Global evidence is presented to summarize the many challenges to registration.
- Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review – This literature review describes the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on civil registration systems around the world. The paper identifies challenges and opportunities for CRVS systems as well as the differing effects for men and women.
- Closing the Evidence Gap in the Economic and Social Benefits of CRVS Systems: A Systematic Review – This paper compiles empirical evidence on the benefits of a functioning CRVS system for individuals, communities and societies.
- CRVS Communication in Emergency, Conflict Affected, and Fragile Settings – In situations of emergency, conflict, or fragility, barriers to timely civil registration of vital events are exacerbated. This paper describes how rapid, correct, and trusted communication about civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) services becomes crucial to maintaining the demand, acceptance, and use of services.
Browse the Centre of Excellence Resource Library for related resources.