Representatives from over 40 governments across Asia and the Pacific convened at a joint workshop co-organized by ESCAP, UNHCR, UNICEF, EGRISS, and IDAC in 2024 to discuss inclusive CRVS systems and statistics on statelessness, forced displacement, and children on the move. The workshop aimed to enhance understanding of methodologies related to statelessness and forced displacement statistics within CRVS frameworks, facilitate the exchange of best practices, and address challenges in including stateless and displaced groups in CRVS systems. Participants also explored areas for technical support and partnerships aligned with regional priorities.

As a result of the workshop, ESCAP recently released an elaborate report on key discussion, the action points, and relevant guidance/mandates. Key takeaways included a push for stronger national coordination, detailed inequality assessments, improved vital statistics, and strategies to integrate displaced and stateless populations into national statistical frameworks.

Please access the report here.