eLearning course for improving civil registration and vital statistics systems

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• International Development
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems are crucial for national governance and public health.
• Low- and middle-income countries often face challenges in establishing robust CRVS systems.
• Development partners and governments collaborate to build institutional capacity in CRVS.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development, dissemination, and evaluation of the first comprehensive CRVS eLearning course.
• To highlight the collaborative efforts in creating and delivering this educational resource.
• To share lessons learned and improvements based on participant feedback.

Main Methods:

• Development of a comprehensive eLearning course on CRVS.
• Dissemination of the course globally through partnerships.
• Evaluation of the course based on learner enrollment and feedback.

Main Results:

• The course was launched in May 2017 by the World Bank Group and partners.
• As of December 2018, over 2300 learners from 137 countries enrolled.
• The paper details the course development, dissemination, evaluation, challenges, and improvements.

Conclusions:

• The eLearning course represents a significant collaborative effort to enhance CRVS systems globally.
• The course has successfully reached a diverse international audience, indicating its potential impact.
• Ongoing evaluation and adaptation based on feedback are key to the course's continued improvement and effectiveness.