Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2010

The Alkire-Foster methodology.

It captures multiple deprivations beyond income, providing a more comprehensive understanding of poverty.

It considers multiple dimensions of poverty, not just income.

<p>It enables policymakers to identify and address the specific deprivations people face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reveals the intensity and incidence of poverty, as well as the multiple deprivations people experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The MPI provides a more comprehensive understanding of poverty by capturing non-income dimensions, such as health, education, and living standards, in addition to income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poverty incidence refers to the proportion of the population living below the poverty line, while poverty intensity refers to the depth or severity of poverty experienced by those individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multidimensional poverty measures acknowledge that poverty is not solely determined by income, but also by other factors such as access to education, health, and basic services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary challenge is accurately identifying and reaching the most vulnerable populations; multidimensional poverty measures can help by providing a more nuanced understanding of poverty, enabling more effective targeting of interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing a more comprehensive understanding of poverty, multidimensional measures can inform policy interventions that address the root causes of poverty and inequality, enabling more effective poverty reduction and inequality reduction strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MPI = H × A</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It calculates the incidence of poverty by identifying the proportion of people who are multidimensionally poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides a comprehensive understanding of poverty, highlighting both the proportion of people affected and the severity of their deprivations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is decomposable across population subgroups, allowing for a nuanced understanding of poverty across different demographics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three dimensions – Health, Education, and Standard of Living – provide a multidimensional view of poverty, highlighting deprivations beyond income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides insight into the average proportion of deprivations people suffer simultaneously, highlighting the severity of poverty.</p> Signup and view all the answers