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…

Measuring gender parity in ownership and tenure rights over agricultural land

Effective investment and policymaking in relation to agriculture and poverty require an evidence-based foundation. The 50×2030 Initiative to Close the…

Using IOM’s Gender and Migration Data Guide

To guide policymakers, national statistical offices, and development practitioners on the importance of gender-responsiveness from data collection to dissemination of…

Using surveys to measure women and men’s work

Comparing surveys that measure women’s and men’s work allow statisticians and development practitioners in identifying discrepancies on data collection. Measuring…

Using existing guides to collect labor data in accordance to international standards

Inter-governmental organizations play an important role in developing statistical guides in helping countries collect socio-economic data in accordance with international…

The role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in measuring women’s work and employment

Multi-stakeholder partnerships play an important role in facilitating dialogue and data collaboratives. The Women’s Work and Employment Partnership (WWEP) is…

Developing the Early Childhood Development Index questionnaire for household surveys

To address the need for nationally representative and internationally comparable data on early childhood development, UNICEF launched the Early Childhood…

The role of expert groups in improving time use statistics

Expert groups play a unique role in improving the quality and scope of official statistics, especially around time use data….

Developing rapid assessments on time use

Expert groups play a unique role in improving the quality and scope of official statistics, especially around time use data….