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…

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….

Tracking the situation of children during the COVID-19 pandemic

To understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and children, UNICEF has been tracking measures taken by governments…

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…

Developing quantitative measures to understand gender outcomes associated with WASH

To assist practitioners and researchers in assessing changes in gender outcomes associated with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs for…