The MPI is described as a measure of acute poverty. How does this differ from extreme poverty?
The MPI reflects the severe deprivations that people face at the same time. Because it was designed to internationally compare across developing nations, it is most relevant to lesser developed countries. We have described the MPI as a measure of ‘acute’ poverty to avoid confusion with the World Bank’s measure of ‘extreme’ poverty that captures those living on less than $1.25 a day.
Related Questions
- How many people are living in extreme poverty in the developing world? How does the new measure compare to the earlier update issued in 2007?
- Is the MPI intended to replace the standard $1.25 a day measure of poverty used for the MDGs and other international purposes?
- What Has Been the Effect of Using an Outdated Poverty Measure?
