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Poverty Alleviation: A Multifaceted Approach to Uplifting Lives Poverty, a pervasive and complex issue, affects millions across the globe, hindering their access to basic necessities, opportunities, and a dignified life. Addressing this challenge requires a multifaceted approach that tackles its root causes and empowers individuals and communities to break free from the cycle of deprivation. … Read more
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a composite measure of poverty that accounts for various deprivations that people experience in their daily lives. It was developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The MPI is calculated for each country by taking into account three dimensions … Read more
The Poverty Gap: A Measure of Deprivation and a Guide to Progress The poverty gap, a key indicator of poverty severity, quantifies the extent to which individuals or households fall below the poverty line. It measures the collective shortfall in income needed to lift everyone living in poverty to the poverty threshold. This article delves … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on post-independence poverty estimation: Methods of poverty estimation Data sources for poverty estimation Challenges in poverty estimation Trends in poverty Determinants of poverty Policies to reduce poverty Impact of policies on poverty Future of poverty estimation Methods of poverty estimation There are a number of different methods that can … Read more
The Indian economy in 1901 The British Raj in India The Indian National Congress The Swadeshi movement The Partition of Bengal The Jallianwala Bagh massacre The Non-Cooperation Movement The Civil Disobedience Movement The Quit India Movement The Indian independence movement The Indian economy in 1901 was a largely agrarian one, with agriculture accounting for … Read more
The following are subtopics related to poverty line: Absolute poverty Chronic poverty Extreme poverty Headcount Ratio National poverty line Poverty Gap Poverty rate Poverty threshold Relative poverty Social exclusion Sustainable Development Goal World Bank poverty line Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the resources and opportunities necessary for … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on poverty estimation in India: Absolute poverty Relative poverty Multidimensional poverty Headcount Ratio Poverty Gap ratio Poverty severity index Foster-Greer-Thorbecke index Alkire Foster index Sen poverty index Consumption poverty Income poverty Asset poverty Human Development poverty Rural poverty Urban Poverty Regional poverty Gender poverty Caste poverty Disability poverty Age … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on the impact of poverty: Health Education Employment Housing Food Security Social exclusion Crime Violence Mental health Child development Gender inequality Environmental degradation Political instability Economic growth Human rights Sustainable Development Global poverty Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the resources and … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Causes of Poverty: Lack of education and skills Unemployment and underemployment Low wages Discrimination Poverty traps Natural disasters Conflict and violence Gender inequality Health problems Social exclusion Government policies GlobalizationGlobalization-2GlobalizationGlobalization Climate Change Debt Corruption Tax avoidance and evasion Illegal activities Wealth inequality Lack of access … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on urban poverty: Causes of urban poverty Poverty in rural areas Migration to urban areas Lack of education and employment opportunities Discrimination Crime Consequences of urban poverty Hunger and malnutrition Poor health Crime Social unrest Environmental degradation Mitigation strategies Providing education and employment opportunities Providing affordable housing Providing access … Read more