Perceptions of poverty
Evaluating Multidimensional Poverty Assessment Tool derived rankings and global development indicators in five African nations
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This study assessed an array of indicators for rural poverty assessments and evaluated use of the Multidimensional Poverty Assessment Tool (MPAT) as a proxy for commonly used indicators, such as the Human Development Index, Gross National Income, Global Hunger Index, and the Gender Inequality Index. MPAT data from 5322 rural households across five countries in Africa were analyzed. While MPAT aligned well with development indicators for Kenya, Lesotho, and Tanzania, this was not the case for Eswatini and Zimbabwe. Overall, MPAT‐based rankings correlated well with hunger, food security, and gender equality indicators. Our findings highlight the use of MPAT‐derived indices as valuable supplements for commonly used development indicators
Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · International development · Measuring poverty · Perception · Political science · Poverty · Socioeconomics · Income, Poverty, and Inequality · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology · Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
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