Push for Civil Registration Set to Hit Key Milestone in Asian and Pacific Countries

BANGKOK, Thailand, Nov 16 (IPS) – Most countries in the Asia-Pacific region are on track to reach universal birth registration by 2030: an incredible achievement and a significant milestone in realizing human rights and equality. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed, many weaknesses remain in official recording systems, creating gaps in knowledge about the population and affecting how authorities respond to crises and reach those in greatest need.

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