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Mitigating the Impact of Natural Disasters on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: The Case of Vanuatu

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This paper draws on Vanuatu’s experiences with natural disasters to discuss the importance of CRVS systems and the challenges faced when these systems are implemented during disasters and emergencies. It also discusses measures to mitigate the impact of disasters on CRVS systems. The article is part of the Compendium of Good Practices: Harnessing CRVS in Conflict, Emergencies and Fragile Settings.

Author
Gloria Mathenge, Benuel Lenge, Joemela Simeon, Carah Figueroa, Christine Linhart, and Ana Janet Sunga
Source
Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems
Resource Type
Article
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