Question

In 2010, what index supplanted the Human Poverty Index (HPI) as a measure of poverty by the United Nations?

• A. Global Income Index
• B. Economic Poverty Index
• C. Multidimensional Poverty Index
• D. Poverty Severity Index

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Multidimensional Poverty Index

The Human Poverty Index (HPI)

• The Human Poverty Index (HPI) is an indicator of the level of poverty within a community or country.
• It was developed by the United Nations as a complement to the Human Development Index (HDI) and was first reported as part of the Human Development Report in 1997.
• The HPI aimed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of poverty and deprivation, particularly in developing countries, compared to the HDI
• In 2010, it was supplanted by the UN's Multidimensional Poverty Index.

Multidimensional Poverty Index.

• The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a composite index that measures deprivations across multiple indicators in health, education, and standard of living
• It goes beyond income-based measures of poverty, aiming to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the various dimensions of poverty that individuals may experience.
• By considering different factors, the MPI offers a more nuanced and accurate depiction of the challenges faced by people living in poverty, allowing for more effective and targeted policy interventions to address these issues.
• This approach provides a more holistic view of poverty, acknowledging the complex and interconnected nature of deprivations that people may face in their daily lives.