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Proceedings from the 2018 meeting on gender and CRVS
[Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems]Proceedings from the high-level panel and technical consultation that aimed to inspire a global commitment to integrating gender aspects into CRVS systems. Find out why CRVS systems are essential to -
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The 2018 Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals: an all-new visual guide to data and development
[World Bank Group]This blog provides links to the Atlas of SDGs which explores new data from scientists and researchers where standards for measuring SDG targets are still being developed. -
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Civil registration and vital statistics in health systems
[World Health Organization]This is an article that was first published in 2018 that was updated in June 2019. It argues for the need for interoperability between civil registration, health information systems and vital -
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Getting the numbers that Matter for Public Policy
[Stanford Social Innovation Review]Six insights that guide the advocacy for stronger CRVS systems. -
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Proceedings from the 2020 conference on gender and CRVS
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]Proceedings from the February 2020 conference: Connecting Vital Events Registration and Gender Equality (ConVERGE). The goal was to review and further advance the progress made since the first global -
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Expert Talks: Understanding civil registration and vital statistics systems
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This video series features interviews with civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems experts from around the world. What are CRVS systems and why do they matter? How can we enhance and -
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Webinar: Data for Development: Towards a More Integrated Agenda from the Global South
[International Development Research Centre]This video is a recording of IDRC's pre-recorded discussion for the World Data Forum 2020. The presentations and discussions focus on overcoming research silos and ensuring that coordinated
Our Resource Library provides access to curated resources related to CRVS systems, including research, tools, publications, CRVS eLearning course, our Expert Talks video series, and a glossary of terms and definitions.
A CRVS system is one that connects relevant data from the civil registry and the health information system for the purpose of producing vital statistics. In order to function well, CRVS systems depend on common elements. These are featured under a unique section of our library. Examples include resources that focus on training, assessments and evaluations, identity management, data security and privacy, information and communications technology, and more.