Legal identity can empower individuals and foster sustainable development. Yet 1 billion people worldwide have no proof of legal identity. This video explores how countries can develop an inclusive ID system by linking it to civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) data.
Want to learn more? Visit to learn about the experiences of six countries that have pursued a holistic approach to CRVS and ID management systems.
You can download a number of related knowledge products, including
• the full Compendium of Good Practices in Linking Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) and Identity Management Systems
• a shorter synthesis of the compendium
• an infographic that details the importance of linking CRVS and ID management systems.
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