Improving questions to record sex assigned at birth and gender identity

There is increasing concern among researchers about collecting data on sex and gender variables, yet many researchers are unsure of…

The role of collaboratives in collecting data on women’s agency

An initiative launched by the World Bank’s Africa Gender Innovation Lab (GIL) and Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS) teams, the…

Developing rapid assessments on multidimensional poverty

To understand how economic recovery is progressing and translating into outcomes for people, and if, how and for whom pandemic…

Referring to a compendium of tools that measure women’s economic empowerment

To understand existing tools that measure women’s economic empowerment, Data2X and the Center for Global Development published a compendium of…

Measuring women’s and girl’s empowerment through impact evaluations

Intended to be used by monitoring and evaluation practitioners, researchers and students, J-Pal developed a Practical Guide to Measuring Women’s…

Assessing gender data and statistical capacity gaps

To address gender gaps in official statistics, UN Women and PARIS21 developed a tool for Assessing Data and Statistical Capacity…

Undertaking hybrid censuses

For countries that do not have the capacity to conduct full censuses, a hybrid census could be an alternative. In…

Using Facebook’s Gender Equality at Home data

With its wide reach, social media can complement surveys in understanding household dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook’s Gender Equality…

Understanding the availability of gender-related financial and programmatic data

Without accurate information on who is providing such aid, to whom, and for what, it is difficult to understand the…

Adopting the Inclusive Data Charter

Global charters with the emphasis on improving data can incentivize governments, NGOs, philanthropists and businesses in improving the quality of…