ESCAP is hosting a new session of its Asia‑Pacific Stats Café Series on 9 February 2026, focusing on the central role of evidence in strengthening civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems. The session will highlight how a solid evidence base enables countries to diagnose bottlenecks, design targeted interventions, and monitor the performance of their systems. The discussion will feature practical approaches for generating and applying evidence to inform CRVS reforms, drawing on insights from development partners and practitioners who have undertaken evidence‑driven improvements in their national contexts. The upcoming CRVS Research Forum will also be presented.

Date: Monday, 9 February 2026  

Time: 11.00 - 12:00 a.m., Bangkok time (UTC+7)

Venue: MS Teams

Event page: Asia-Pacific Stats Café Series