Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Improvement Framework

The framework introduces a centric-improvement approach to increase CRVS system performance and service delivery to the population. Better systems and higher demand for civil registration services are key ingredients to achieve many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and other development
commitments, such as the African Union Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. These efforts strive for universal civil registration to generate vital statistics for planning and reporting. Complete, current, and accurate civil registries provide a foundation for identity management systems and the input data for the production of vital statistics to foster good governance by ensuring equity, inclusiveness, and transparency in service delivery. Furthermore, regional initiatives such as the Asian and Pacific and the Africa decades for CRVS, increasingly emphasize the importance of robust and well-functioning CRVS
systems.

The framework is made up of three Stages:
• Stage 1: Assessment, analysis, and redesign;
• Stage 2: Development of the strategic action plan; and
• Stage 3: Implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.