EXPERIENCES IN REDUCING INEQUALITIES IN BIRTH REGISTRATION: CASE STUDIES FROM THE PACIFIC

ESCAP initiated a project to develop guidelines and technical support for inequality assessments. The information garnered from inequality assessments should be used to inform future research and policy interventions to bridge gaps in registration between different populations. However, once inequalities have been pinpointed, countries have also identified the need for understanding how best to address them. Information and best practices on how to address inequalities in registration of births and deaths is lacking. Thus, this summary of case studies encompassing good practices to address inequalities in birth registration in Pacific Island countries is meant to serves as a practical resource for countries to ensure all births and deaths are registered so that no one is left behind.