Poverty Measurement in Mauritius: An Overview of Monetary and Non-Monetary Approaches
Poverty measurement
in
Mauritius
Chandranee
July 2019
1
National priority
Among others includes
Poverty eradication,
Improving well being
Ensuring inclusive growth
More than 50% Government spending's devoted to
social welfare state
2
Poverty measurement
It is multidimensional
No single definition
No single measurement
It is measured in both monetary and non-
monetary terms
3
Monetary Approach
Poverty is assessed based on Relative Poverty
Line
RPL – half of median monthly household income
per adult equivalent
Relative poverty – 9.4% in 2017
Available every five years
4
Monetary Approach
Using the relative poverty measurement, the
profile of poor is analysed
Upon using the Small Area Estimation Technique
the poverty rate is produced by region (based on
both HBS and Census data)
5
Non-monetary Approach
Relative Development Index – (an adapted
version of UN HDI)
It measures relative achievement of regions in
terms of:
o
Housing and living conditions
o
Education
o
Employment
6
Non-monetary Approach
It is disaggregated by lowest geographical level
It is available since 1990 (every ten years) based
on Census data
Disseminated in the forms of thematic maps and
dashboard
7
8
Non-monetary Approach
Relative Deprivation Index
on an experimental
basis (Not published)
Based on Global MPI methodology
Dimensions and Indicators are not same
Dimensions are:
o
Housing and living conditions
o
Household characteristics
o
Education
o
Employment
9
Non-monetary Approach
Level of disaggregation – lowest geographical
level
Data source: Housing and Population Census
Concern: It highly correlates with the RDI but not
a perfect match
Used for internal consumption for poverty
alleviation programme
10
Quality of Life – measurement
Started in 2012 – constructing a database using
existing data
Living Condition Survey (2018/2019)
Quality of life (incl. subjective well being)
Time Use
Questions on FIES
11
Thank you
12
The measurement of poverty in Mauritius involves multidimensional assessments using both monetary and non-monetary approaches. The country's national priorities include poverty eradication, improving well-being, and ensuring inclusive growth. The monetary approach assesses poverty based on the Relative Poverty Line, while the non-monetary approach utilizes the Relative Development Index and Relative Deprivation Index to measure regions' achievements in housing, education, and employment. Data is disaggregated by the lowest geographical level for more accurate analysis, contributing to targeted poverty alleviation efforts.
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Poverty measurement in Mauritius Chandranee July 2019 1
National priority Among others includes Poverty eradication, Improving well being Ensuring inclusive growth More than 50% Government spending's devoted to social welfare state 2
Poverty measurement It is multidimensional No single definition No single measurement It is measured in both monetary and non- monetary terms 3
Monetary Approach Poverty is assessed based on Relative Poverty Line RPL half of median monthly household income per adult equivalent Relative poverty 9.4% in 2017 Available every five years 4
Monetary Approach Using the relative poverty measurement, the profile of poor is analysed Upon using the Small Area Estimation Technique the poverty rate is produced by region (based on both HBS and Census data) 5
Non-monetary Approach Relative Development Index (an adapted version of UN HDI) It measures relative achievement of regions in terms of: o Housing and living conditions o Education o Employment 6
Non-monetary Approach It is disaggregated by lowest geographical level It is available since 1990 (every ten years) based on Census data Disseminated in the forms of thematic maps and dashboard 7
Non-monetary Approach Relative Deprivation Index on an experimental basis (Not published) Based on Global MPI methodology Dimensions and Indicators are not same Dimensions are: o Housing and living conditions o Household characteristics o Education o Employment 9
Non-monetary Approach Level of disaggregation lowest geographical level Data source: Housing and Population Census Concern: It highly correlates with the RDI but not a perfect match Used for internal consumption for poverty alleviation programme 10
Quality of Life measurement Started in 2012 constructing a database using existing data Living Condition Survey (2018/2019) Quality of life (incl. subjective well being) Time Use Questions on FIES 11
Thank you 12
