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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 19h

Over one-third of poor children under 5 live in a household where at least one child is undernourished & another isn't. Similarly, over one-third of poor children live in households where some school-aged children go to school & others don't. Read more: bit.ly/OPHIchildreport

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nearly one in twelve children in developing countries – 71 million – are first generation learners, or 'pioneer children’: they have completed six years of schooling where no adult in their household has done so yet. Read more in our new report: bit.ly/OPHIchildreport

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Over three-quarters of school-aged children in Afghanistan live in multidimensional poverty, are out of school, or both. They face being left behind in basic education — and simultaneously experience multiple other disadvantages. More in our new report: bit.ly/OPHIchildreport

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Over two-thirds of poor children across 108 developing countries live in a household where no woman has 6 years of schooling. 47% lack any adult with even 1 year of schooling. Patterns of poverty are at risk of being perpetuated across generations. More: bit.ly/OPHIchildreport

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Have you read our new report on child poverty, nutrition & schooling across household members? Together, multidimensional & individual-level data show children's interrelated deprivations & which high-impact policy angles can address them. Read more: bit.ly/OPHIchildreport

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There are 136 million children out of school across 108 developing countries. 110 million of them also live in multidimensionally poor households - they're also deprived, on average, in five of the other nine global MPI indicators. More in our new report: f.mtr.cool/ys1xsh7mqa

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nopovertyhunger @nopovertyhunger.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🔬 Science and innovation matter most when knowledge can move beyond pages and into action. Academic institutions can help bridge evidence and action, working alongside governments to adapt and apply knowledge across contexts. 🌍 Read now: tinyurl.com/y4t2jd92

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In developing countries, nearly half of children under 5 are multidimensionally poor, undernourished, or both Read more in OPHI's new report, which unpacks multidimensional poverty measurement to explore child deprivations in nutrition and schooling: bit.ly/OPHIchildrep...

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LSE Inequalities @lseinequalities.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We were incredibly pleased to co-host a two-day workshop at LSE examining how we can move beyond GDP. The event convened experts from academia, policy and international organisations to compare the leading methodological options and what they can offer for policy. @ophioxford.bsky.social

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Available now! Our new report unpacks multidimensional poverty measurement to explore children’s deprivations in nutrition & school attendance, examining gendered patterns & how children’s deprivations relate to those of others in the household. Read now: bit.ly/OPHIchildrep...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Launching next week — an innovative new report which unpacks multidimensional poverty measurement to explore deprivations faced by children within the household. Join us on 15 September in Washington DC for the launch of this new research: ophi.org.uk/event/beyond...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Calcutta Rescue — a medium-size NGO in Kolkata, India — created a bespoke MPI in 2019 which reflected slum-specific deprivations. The results helped them to better identify the most deprived slum areas and the key indicators of poverty. Find out more: www.mppn.org/can-a-locall...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

On 22 Sep, join the Kingdom of Bhutan, UNESCAP & the MPPN for a #UNGA81 side event featuring: ➡️ Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan ➡️ Armida Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of ESCAP ➡️ Juan Manuel Santos, Chair of the Elders & Nobel Peace Laureate Register now: ophi.org.uk/event/beyond...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Let’s renew the global commitment to ending poverty in all its dimensions 🤝 On 22 Sep, the Kingdom of Bhutan, United Nations ESCAP & the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network's high-level UNGA side event will explore the future of poverty eradication efforts. Register: ophi.org.uk/event/beyond...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We're delighted to have joined the Global Alliance for Care: the first global multi-stakeholder community fostering dialogue on care. We look forward to learning from fellow Alliance members & contributing to new research on multidimensional poverty & care. globalallianceforcare.org/en/the-allia...

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About us - Alianza Global por los Cuidados / Global Alliance for Care

The Global Alliance for Care is the first global multi-stakeholder community that facilitates and fosters spaces about care agenda.

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Are the multidimensionally and monetarily poor populations in Somalia the same? Using both the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and cost-of-basic-needs method, a new OPHI working paper explores what these two approaches tell us about poverty in Somalia. Read here: ophi.org.uk/publications...

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Poverty in Somalia: Are the Multidimensionally and Monetarily Poor Populations the Same? | OPHI

This study examines the relationship between monetary and multidimensional poverty in Somalia, highlighting overlaps and mismatches in identification. Using data from the 2022 Somalia Integrated House...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Applications close on FRIDAY for our Research Officer vacancy. This role supports the development of Multidimensional Poverty Indices and contributes to OPHI’s research on multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis. Interested? Apply by Friday: ophi.org.uk/About/Vacanc...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

How did participants reflect on the OPHI Summer School? 💬"Fundamentally shaped the way I think about poverty & public policy." 🗣️"Took my technical expertise to the next level." 🔊"A rigorous, practical exploration of multidimensional poverty measurement." Thank you to our 2026 cohort!

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

MPI Ambassador Ana Helena Chacón Echeverría, former Vice President of Costa Rica, recently spoke to the Beyond Lab about the development of Costa Rica’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index & how it was used to guide evidence-based poverty reduction policies: www.beyondaction.org/the-magazine...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

What are the challenges in addressing overlapping crises like poverty, fragility, and conflict? At a recent ‘MPPN Dialogue’, speakers shared global, regional, and national perspectives on how Multidimensional Poverty Indices help tackle these challenges. Find out more below ⬇️

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We’re looking for a Research Officer to join the OPHI Team — supporting the development of Multidimensional Poverty Indices and contributing to OPHI’s research on multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis. Is this the role for you? Apply now: ophi.org.uk/About/Vacanc...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ya está disponible: Dimensiones 19, «Las medidas multidimensionales en acción». La nueva edición de la revista de la MPPN presenta mediciones de diversos contextos para comprender y abordar mejor desafíos sociales complejos. Más: f.mtr.cool/pjmbpelxtj

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Multidimensional Poverty Indices (MPIs) help us to better understand and address the overlapping crises of poverty, fragility, and conflict. At a recent ‘MPPN Dialogue’, speakers shared perspectives on the challenges from a global, regional, and national perspective. Find out more below ⬇️

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Congratulations to Sudan Central Bureau of Statistics on releasing Sudan's National Multidimensional Poverty Index, analysing multidimensional poverty in the country in 2023 & identifying priorities for recovery, social protection & long-term development: ophi.org.uk/national-mpi...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

How do countries use the Multidimensional Poverty Index to report progress towards the #GlobalGoals? Each year during HLPF, countries present their SDG progress through Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs). Find out how the MPI was used in the 2026 VNRs: ophi.org.uk/publications/B-64

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🟢LIVE at 13:15 EDT: Watch ‘From Doha to Action: Accelerating the 2030 Agenda through Collaborative Approaches to Spillovers, Multidimensional Poverty and Integrated SDG Implementation’ on UN Web TV. Join us at this #HLPF2026 side event later today: lnkd.in/dcRbmu9v

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Register now for our #HLPF2026 side event on 6 July at UNHQ: 'Harnessing Partnerships for Accelerated Poverty Reduction Across Africa', co-hosted by UNECA and the MPPN. Not a UN ground pass holder? 1 July, noon EST, is your last chance to register: ophi.org.uk/event/harnes...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tomorrow's seminar with IIEP at 12pm BST: 'Exploring a Gross Wellbeing Index: Case Study in Japan.' Based in an earlier time zone? A recording of the seminar will premiere on YouTube at 11am EDT / 4pm BST: www.youtube.com/OPHIOxford Join live at 12pm BST: bit.ly/30JunSeminar

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tomorrow: ‘Pathways to Peace and Poverty Eradication: Multidimensional Poverty in Fragile Contexts’. Join us to learn from OPHI’s Ricardo Nogales, IsDB's Mustafa Yağci & NBS Somalia's Mohamed Abdinur. 30 June | 1pm Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Dimensions 19 - ‘Multidimensional Measures in Action’ - is here. The latest edition of the MPPN magazine highlights measures from a wide range of contexts which are being used to better understand and address complex social challenges. Read more: f.mtr.cool/bomozlcqwo

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The recent report from UN's High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP sets out a proposal for how to measure progress in the 21st century. Read Sabina Alkire's Expert Comment for @ox.ac.uk, discussing this report and the five factors which will determine its success: www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-06...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The Multidimensional Women’s Empowerment Index (MWEI) is a novel measure based on the Alkire-Foster method - the tool which underpins the MPI. Read more from Jhonatan Clausen and Patricia Ruiz Bravo about the MWEI and what its results tell us about women's empowerment: www.mppn.org/from-data-to...

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From Data to Action: The MWEI, a New Tool to Measure Women’s Empowerment and Inform Policy | MPPN

From Data to Action: The MWEI, a New Tool to Measure Women’s Empowerment and Inform Policy

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Join on 30 June for ‘Pathways to Peace & Poverty Eradication: Multidimensional Poverty in Fragile Contexts’ - a MPPN webinar highlighting an integrated approach to poverty eradication and peacebuilding in fragile settings using MPIs. Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join our next seminar with the Institute for International Economic Policy to hear from OPHI’s Sabina Alkire & Lhachi Selden about what a truly global measure of wellbeing might look like. 16 June | 4pm BST | 11am EDT In person: Meeting Room A, Queen Elizabeth House Online: bit.ly/16JuneSeminar

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Acompaños este miércoles, 27 de mayo, 12pm EDT para aprender de Ricardo Nogales de OPHI sobre la medición de pobreza multidimensional para política social basada en evidencia en estados miembros OEA. Para más info: www.oas.org/ext/es/princ...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday 26 May for our next seminar with the Institute for International Economic Policy, when Dr Putu Natih will explore the development of a Multidimensional Wellbeing Index (MWI) for Indonesia. In person: Meeting Room A, @odid-qeh.bsky.social Online: Register via bit.ly/26MaySeminar

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Next seminar with the Institute of International Economic Policy: Dr Putu Natih will explore the development of a Multidimensional Wellbeing Index (MWI) for Indonesia. In person: Queen Elizabeth House, OX1 3TB Online: bit.ly/26MaySeminar

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

According to the global MPI 2025, half of multidimensionally poor people live in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). In a recent brief for the UN’s Committee for Development Policy, Sabina Alkire and Lhachi Selden explore patterns and levels of poverty in LDCs. Read more: ophi.org.uk/publications...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The global MPI has been selected as an indicator in the proposed framework of the UN High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP, which proposes a dashboard of indicators - including the global MPI - to complement GDP in measuring societal progress. Read more: ophi.org.uk/news/un-expe...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

El 27 de mayo, Ricardo Nogales participará en esta sesión sobre medición desagregada de la pobreza multidimensional, explorando aprendizajes regionales para una política social basada en evidencia y su vinculación con la inversión social. Para registrarse: www.oas.org/ext/es/princ...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

La pobreza no es un problema técnico irresoluble. Sabina Alkire conversó con Revista LAR sobre las crisis de pobreza multidimensional y desigualdades estructurales que podemos resolver si existe la voluntad política y los recursos necesarios. Lee más: www.ciudadnueva.com/revistalar/l...

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La pobreza no es un problema técnico irresoluble

Para Sabina Alkire, analizar y medir la multidimensionalidad de la pobreza es clave para combatirla eficazmente, desde la vida real de quienes la padecen y en base al contexto de cada país

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Next seminar: "Multidimensional Well-being in the United States" by OPHI & @lseinequalities.bsky.social's Jakob Dirksen - a timely session in the context of the UN High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP's recent report. 19 May | 4pm BST In person: Meeting Room A, OX1 3UB Online: bit.ly/19Mayseminar

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Nicolai Suppa @nsuppa.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

mpitb, my Stata toolbox for multidimensional poverty indices, now has a dedicated documentation website. Still work in progress — but already useful, I think. 🔗 nsuppa.gitlab.io/mpitb-docs/

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mpitb docs

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

How can we measure well-being in Argentina from a holistic perspective? Join us tomorrow at 4pm BST / 11am EDT for a seminar from Dr Maria Emma Santos to learn more. In person: Meeting Room A, Oxford Department of International Development, OX1 3TB Online: Register via bit.ly/12MaySeminar

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nopovertyhunger @nopovertyhunger.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🎓 Universities are stepping into a stronger role in the Global Alliance 🏛️ New academic seat on the Board of Champions 🌐 Global South expertise leveraged 🔍 Evidence shaping large-scale solutions 🔗 tinyurl.com/4aanvd6c @ophioxford.bsky.social @unb-oficial.bsky.social @uspoficial.bsky.social

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The Universities of Oxford, Brasília & Buenos Aires have joined the Board of Champions of the Global Alliance Against Hunger & Poverty. We look forward to highlighting research on multidimensional poverty within the Alliance. Find out more: globalallianceagainsthungerandpoverty.org/new/global-a...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

In Yemen, the last twelve years have been marked by conflict. In this OPHI-IsDB brief, we look at multidimensional poverty in the country between 2013-2023, to better understand & address the complex realities of poverty in Yemen and similar fragile contexts. Read more: ophi.org.uk/publications...

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Multidimensional Poverty in Yemen: An Analysis of Changes over Time and Gender | OPHI

This brief aims to provide a detailed analysis of multidimensional poverty and deprivation in Yemen and its 21 governorates between 2013 and 2023. Using a proxy MPI based on the Demographic Health Sur...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join us tomorrow to learn more from Sabina Alkire and James Foster about what multidimensional measures of poverty and well-being can add to the “Beyond GDP” framework. 28 April | 4pm BST Join in person: Meeting Room A, Queen Elizabeth House, OX1 3TB Join online: bit.ly/28AprSeminar

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Don't miss this webinar on Wednesday 29 April, where OPHI Director Sabina Alkire will join a panel exploring the link between happiness, wellbeing, and economic growth. Register here: acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

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Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative @ophioxford.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

A powerful reminder from Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia, yesterday: Peace becomes real when it is lived. We were honoured to co-host this event with the Compaz Foundation, the Blavatnik School of Government, & OxPeace to mark the anniversary of the 2016 Colombian Peace Agreement.

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