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…

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…

Using UNDP’s COVID-19 Gender Response Tracker

To analyze COVID policy measures that address women’s economic and social security, labor market, and gender-based violence, UNDP developed the…

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…

Using household surveys to collect data on economic opportunities

To enhance the availability and quality of data collected in low- and middle-income countries on key dimensions of men’s and…

Improving gender data through the Living Standards Measurement Study program

In a follow-up to the LSMS+ Program, the Strengthening Gender Statistics project aims to improve the availability, quality, and use…

Using guides to collect household expenditure on education

To understand the household expenditures, the Measuring Household Expenditure on Education: A Guidebook for Designing Household Survey Questionnaires can guide…

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…