Painting a Better Picture of Poverty
IMF Podcasts, August 20, 2015
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- Published: August 20, 2015
In This Episode
- Poverty can mean different things in different countries.
- The creator of the “Multidimensional Poverty Index” explains how the measure is designed to expand policymakers’ understanding of poverty beyond the traditional benchmark of living on less than $1.25 per day.
- Publication date: August 20, 2015.
Guest and Affiliation
- Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative.
Key Concept: Multidimensional Poverty Index
- Purpose: To expand policymakers’ understanding of poverty beyond income-based measures.
- Comparative benchmark mentioned: living on less than $1.25 per day.
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Behind the Mic (Producers)
- Bruce Edwards — International Monetary Fund; produces the IMF podcast program; described as an award-winning audio producer and journalist who has covered armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters from all corners of the world; believes economists have an important role in solving the world's problems and aspires to showcase their research in every IMF podcast.
- Rhoda Metcalfe — independent journalist and audio producer.