Using tools to facilitate data-policy dialogue

Data are critical in monitoring progress and outcomes towards policy. The UN Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the…

Using existing toolkits to implement gender equality

To ensure gender responsiveness in policymaking, the OECD Policy Implementation Toolkit on Gender in Governance focuses on strengthening governance and…

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…

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…

Undertaking hybrid censuses

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

Training female enumerators on gender-sensitive surveys or survey modules

Household surveys such as the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) collect sensitive information…

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…

Working group on improving household surveys including how to improve gender inclusiveness

Expert groups play a unique role in improving the quality and scope of official statistics. Developed by the UN Statistical…

Following existing guidance notes for remote technical assistance for surveys

During the COVID-19 pandemic, surveyors faced barriers in data collection, as they were unable to interview households in person. To…

Conducting remote household surveys during COVID-19

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, development organizations had to seek innovative ways in continuing statistical capacity operations. The…