The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), will organize the second CRVS Research Forum on 30 March - 1 April 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Members and Associate Members of ESCAP have undertaken a review of their progress since the inception of the Asia Pacific CRVS Decade in 2014. Data from questionnaires distributed in 2024 to National CRVS focal points have been compiled into a Report on the 2025 Review of Progress Made on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific After a Decade of Getting Every One in the Picture.
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The CRVS applied research training (CART) initiative focuses on enhancing CRVS systems through supporting applied research on strategies, interventions, and tools. This involves designing projects to address practical questions, employing robust methodologies, and identifying key personnel for effective implementation and publication. The need to strengthen practitioners' research capacity is evident, as highlighted in the Asia-Pacific CRVS research forum held in 2023.
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To meet the targets of the CRVS Decade, a Business Process Improvement approach can help improve and streamline Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system. The CRVS Systems Improvement Framework help CRVS stakeholders assess, analyze and redesign, to improve user experience and produce timely vital statistics.
Read MoreThe CRVS community in Asia and the Pacific has reflected on where it stands at the midpoint of the CRVS Decade (2015-2024) during the Second Ministerial Conference. Following this celebration of progress, many of our partners and member countries are leading actions to fill the remaining gaps. To learn more about CRVS in Asia and the Pacific, please subscribe to our newsletter, which offers a monthly panorama of CRVS actions throughout the region Previous editions can be found here. |
MOSIP Connect 2025, held in the Philippines in March 2025, concluded with a strong focus on strengthening legal identity systems globally. The event emphasized the advancement of inclusive digital identity systems and the importance of integrating these systems to reach marginalized populations and provide equitable access to essential services.
On March 11-12, 2025, Jharkhand hosted a CRVS Re-Design Workshop in Ranchi, organized by the Department of Planning & Development in collaboration with UNICEF and ESCAP. The event brought together key CRVS stakeholders to assess challenges, explore solutions, and propose reforms to improve the efficiency and accessibility of the registration system. Some highlights from the workshop included:
The Philippines marked its 35th Civil Registration Month in February 2025, an annual event led by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The celebration underscores the significance of registering vital events like births, marriages, and deaths. Instituted by Proclamation No.
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a grand ceremony at its headquarters in Islamabad in March 2025. The event marked a significant milestone in NADRA's history, highlighting its achievements in legal identity management and national database integration.
World Bank has published a white paper titled "Digital Public Infrastructure and Development: A World Bank Group Approach," which explores the transformative potential of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in fostering sustainable development.
ESCAP has released a new working paper, titled "Disaster-related Statistics and Civil Registration and Vital Statistics systems," examining the critical link between disaster-related statistics and civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems. The working paper highlights the importance of integrating these data systems to enhance disaster preparedness and response.
Representatives from over 40 governments across Asia and the Pacific convened at a joint workshop co-organized by ESCAP, UNHCR, UNICEF, EGRISS, and IDAC in 2024 to discuss inclusive CRVS systems and statistics on statelessness, forced displacement, and children on the move.
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Child Rights Coalition Asia (CRC Asia), World Vision International (WVI), Plan International, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Vital Strategies, Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) held a forum convening 37 repres
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Child Rights Coalition Asia (CRC Asia), World Vision International (WVI), Plan International, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Vital Strategies, Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) held a forum convening 37 repres
