multidimensional poverty

Multidimensional poverty refers to a broader understanding of poverty that considers various aspects of a person's life beyond income alone. It recognizes that individuals may face challenges in areas such as education, healthcare, living standards, and access to services. For example, someone might have a job but lack clean water or proper shelter, which still affects their well-being. By assessing multiple factors simultaneously, multidimensional poverty provides a comprehensive view of deprivation, helping policymakers identify and address different barriers people face, ultimately guiding more effective and targeted solutions to reduce poverty holistically.