TY - JOUR AU - Huynh Phat PY - 2020/06/21 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Indicators used in measuring poverty under the multidimentional approach: a case study in Quang Ngai province JF - Science & Technology Development Journal: Economics- Law & Management JA - STDJELM VL - 4 IS - 2 SE - Research article DO - https://doi.org/10.32508/stdjelm.v4i2.624 UR - http://stdjelm.scienceandtechnology.com.vn/index.php/stdjelm/article/view/624 AB - Since the concept of multidimensional poverty was initiated in Sen’s works, coupled with the national database providing increasingly complete information on meeting the basic needs of the society, the measurement and evaluation of multidimensional poverty have become popular and attracted the attention of many researchers. The multidimensional poverty line can be based on indicators that are not related to incomes or expenditures. However, it includes other dimensions such as the lack of basic social services. Hence, measuring and implementing poverty reduction policies under the multidimensional approach should be comprehensive in all aspects and cover fields such as education, health, and living conditions (including housing, water supply, possession of sustainable assets, etc.). Since 2016, Quang Ngai province has changed from using the unidimensional to multidimensional poverty measurement method following Decision No. 59/2015/QD-TTg on the multidimensional approach poverty lines applicable for the period 2016-2020. From studies and consultation with experts and researchers in the field of poverty reduction, 11 indicators suitable for measuring multidimensional poverty in Quang Ngai province were proposed, including education level of adults; school attendance of children; access to health services; health insurance, social assistance; child mortality; nutrition; housing quality; fuel used for cooking; water supply sources; toilets; and the possession of sustainable assets. ER -