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Mortality and nutrition surveys by Non-Governmental organisations. Perspectives from the CE-DAT database

Authors: Olivier Degomme, Debarati Guha-Sapir

Published in: Emerging Themes in Epidemiology | Issue 1/2007

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In this paper we explore the strengths and gaps among NGO surveys based on an analysis of the records held in the CE-DAT database at CRED. We conclude by recommending the priority areas for strengthening NGO capacity to undertake surveys and ways to improve data quality in general.

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Title: Mortality and nutrition surveys by Non-Governmental organisations. Perspectives from the CE-DAT database
Authors: Olivier Degomme
Debarati Guha-Sapir
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Emerging Themes in Epidemiology / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1742-7622
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-7622-4-11

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