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CRVS Systems in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic A literature review
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]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 -
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Closing the Evidence Gap in the Economic and Social Benefits of CRVS Systems: A Systematic Review
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This paper compiles empirical evidence on the benefits of a functioning CRVS system for individuals, communities and societies. -
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CRVS Communication in Emergency, Conflict Affected, and Fragile Settings
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]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 -
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The role of systems in capturing vital events data for civil registration and health surveillance amid the COVID-19 pandemic: iCivil – Burkina Faso’s civil registration system
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]Burkina Faso introduced a new system for birth registration in 2018, which became fully operational in 2020. This article documents the role of systems in capturing data for civil registration and -
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Recording every birth and death during COVID-19 : digital solutions for civil registration service delivery and health surveillance in Africa
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This synthesis brief looks at the value and advantages of relatively new digital platforms for notifying vital events in Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. It documents -
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Role of systems in capturing vital data for civil registration, identification, and health surveillance amid the COVID-19 pandemic : a good practice example from Rwanda
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This technical brief documents innovative trends and innovative technologies used in Rwanda to capture data for civil registration, identity and health surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Constructing the foundations for legal identity in post-conflict settings
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This paper analyses the role of the civil register and the legal underpinnings for identity in four countries: Afghanistan, Georgia, Rwanda, and South Africa. A synthesis paper is also available. -
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Civil Registration and Vital Statistics as a Tool to Improve Public Management
[Inter-American Development Bank]This discussion paper provides a theoretical discussion of the benefits that can arise through the expansion of civil registration and vital statistics as a way to improve public sector management. -
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Identification and Governance Policies: The Legal, Technical, and Institutional Foundations that Influence the Relations and Interactions of the Citizen with the Government and Society
[Inter-American Development Bank]This technical note focuses on the fundamental principles that govern the relationship and interactions between citizens, government, and society. -
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Identification for Development: Strategic Roadmap
[World Bank Group]This document presents the World Bank's original strategic framework for the ID4D initiative.
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Namibia Identity Management System Analysis (IMSA) Report
[World Bank Group]This report provides an in-depth analysis of the identity management environment in Namibia, including advances and improvements of the birth registration processes. -
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International Identity Management Conference Proceedings
[Inter-American Development Bank]This report outlines the discussions on all aspects of identity management, including CRVS. It also contains the Seoul Declaration on identity management.
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Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: Computerization
[United Nations Statistics Division]This handbook provides suggestions for activities to tailor computerization of the civil registration system. While technologically outdated, some of the underlying principles for ICT remain valid.
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Legal identity for all: Why it’s essential and how to achieve it
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This video explores how countries can develop an inclusive ID system by linking it to civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) data. -
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Creating digitized, interoperable ID systems
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]Inclusive ID systems are essential for protecting human rights, providing opportunities, and achieving sustainable development. A critical step towards inclusivity is to link a country’s national ID -
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Legal identity for all: Why we need to link CRVS and ID management systems
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]Proof of legal identity is one of the most important things you can own. It unlocks access to basic services and empowers you to exercise your rights. It helps you open a bank account, claim benefits -
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Webinar: The Nexus Between Civil Registration and Social Protection Systems
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This video is a recording of a webinar that took place on September 10, 2020. Organized by the Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Systems and the Global -
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Webinar: How links between civil registration and social protection systems can help respond to COVID-19
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This video is a recording of a webinar that took place on September 22, 2020. Organized by the Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Systems and the Global -
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Webinar: Introduction to CRVS and identity management systems
[Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data]This video is a recording of a webinar that took place on December 4, 2019. Organized by the Centre of Excellence and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD), it focuses on -
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Webinar: Overview of findings from the new Compendium of Good Practices in Linking CRVS and ID Management Systems
[Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data]This video is a recording of a webinar that took place on December 12, 2019. Organized by the Centre of Excellence and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD), it introduces -
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Compendium of Good Practices in Linking Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) and Identity Management Systems
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]Legal identity is the basis for realizing many basic rights and opportunities. Yet 1 billion people worldwide cannot prove their legal identity. This leaves them more vulnerable to poverty -
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The Nexus Between Civil Registration and Social Protection Systems: Five Country Practices
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This compendium highlights the efforts over time of five countries, Argentina, Chile, Namibia, South Korea and Tunisia, to improve public sector service delivery based on universal civil registration
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.