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Navigating the Digitalization of National CRVS Systems
[Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems]Digital technologies offer unique opportunities and challenges for civil registration and vital statistics systems. Learn about both in this interview with Edward Duffus of Plan International. -
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Important Steps to Improve CRVS Systems
[Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems]Discover the steps to building high-functioning civil registration and vital statistics systems in this interview with World Bank expert, Samuel Mills. -
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How the Global Financing Facility Supports CRVS System Strengthening
[Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems]Learn how the Global Financing Facility supports efforts to strengthen civil registration and vital statistics systems from Maletela Tuoane-Nkhasi, Global Financing Facility Secretariat. -
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Verbal Autopsy Standards: Ascertaining and Attributing Causes of Death
[World Health Organization]The 2016 version of the WHO verbal autopsy instrument is designed for all age groups, including maternal and perinatal deaths, and also deaths caused by injuries.
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ICD-10 Interactive Self-Learning Tool
[World Health Organization]The WHO electronic modular ICD-training tool is designed for self-learning. It can also be used for classroom training.
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Online Glossary of Statistical Terms
[International Statistical Institute]An online glossary of statistical terms and concepts.
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Overcoming the Challenges Facing CRVS Systems
[Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems]This interview with Carla AbouZahr explores common challenges facing CRVS systems: inherited legal frameworks, relying on people to register themselves, and lack of adequate resources.
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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.