Q. Who prepares/publishes the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report ?
1. World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2. Oxford Poverty and World Health Organisation (WHO)
3. Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)
4. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 2 and 4
b) Only 4
c) 1 and 4
d) 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: d) 3 and 4
Explanation:
The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a measure that captures the multiple deprivations that people face in their daily lives, such as poor health, lack of education, and inadequate living standards. It is jointly prepared and published by:
1. Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI): A research center at the University of Oxford that focuses on multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis.
2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): A global development network of the United Nations that works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities.
The MPI goes beyond income-based measures of poverty and provides a more comprehensive understanding of poverty by considering various dimensions and indicators.
Thus, the correct answer is d) 3 and 4.
