Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative
@ophioxford.bsky.social
OPHI is a global research centre based at the University of Oxford working on multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis.
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Applications are open for the OPHI Summer School 2026.
Do you currently work in - or want to gain skills in - multidimensional poverty measurement? Apply now to join us on between 20 - 31 July 2026 at Universidad Latina, San José, Costa Rica.
Apply now: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
Do you currently work in - or want to gain skills in - multidimensional poverty measurement? Apply now to join us on between 20 - 31 July 2026 at Universidad Latina, San José, Costa Rica.
Apply now: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
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📊 Data update: Track measures of poverty beyond income: health, education, and living standards—
The experience of poverty goes far beyond having no or low income.
The experience of poverty goes far beyond having no or low income.
February 11, 2026 at 9:54 AM
📊 Data update: Track measures of poverty beyond income: health, education, and living standards—
The experience of poverty goes far beyond having no or low income.
The experience of poverty goes far beyond having no or low income.
Dr Ricardo Nogales, Professor of Economics at Universidad Privada Boliviana, will teach at OPHI's Summer School.
Ricardo has over 8 years' experience supporting MPI development & MPI policy applications. He conducts research on robustness & stability of MPIs.
Apply by 20 Mar: bit.ly/ophiSS26
Ricardo has over 8 years' experience supporting MPI development & MPI policy applications. He conducts research on robustness & stability of MPIs.
Apply by 20 Mar: bit.ly/ophiSS26
February 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Dr Ricardo Nogales, Professor of Economics at Universidad Privada Boliviana, will teach at OPHI's Summer School.
Ricardo has over 8 years' experience supporting MPI development & MPI policy applications. He conducts research on robustness & stability of MPIs.
Apply by 20 Mar: bit.ly/ophiSS26
Ricardo has over 8 years' experience supporting MPI development & MPI policy applications. He conducts research on robustness & stability of MPIs.
Apply by 20 Mar: bit.ly/ophiSS26
We're looking forward to the 64th Commission for Social Development. At today's High Level Panel, Sabina Alkire will provide the keynote speech & moderate a discussion.
Tune in at 3pm EST/8pm GMT to hear more on how effective policymaking can advance social development.
Watch live: webtv.un.org
Tune in at 3pm EST/8pm GMT to hear more on how effective policymaking can advance social development.
Watch live: webtv.un.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM
We're looking forward to the 64th Commission for Social Development. At today's High Level Panel, Sabina Alkire will provide the keynote speech & moderate a discussion.
Tune in at 3pm EST/8pm GMT to hear more on how effective policymaking can advance social development.
Watch live: webtv.un.org
Tune in at 3pm EST/8pm GMT to hear more on how effective policymaking can advance social development.
Watch live: webtv.un.org
Apply now for the OPHI Summer School 2026, led by Sabina Alkire and the OPHI Team - a great opportunity to learn from researchers and academics with extensive experience of developing and implementing MPIs and other multidimensional measures.
Apply now: bit.ly/ophiSS26
Apply now: bit.ly/ophiSS26
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Apply now for the OPHI Summer School 2026, led by Sabina Alkire and the OPHI Team - a great opportunity to learn from researchers and academics with extensive experience of developing and implementing MPIs and other multidimensional measures.
Apply now: bit.ly/ophiSS26
Apply now: bit.ly/ophiSS26
To tackle poverty, we need clarity on how it is understood. In a recent piece from The Cable, MPI Champion Sola Afolayan discusses ‘why Nigeria must stop mistaking projections for outcomes, and start governing poverty as a system.’
Read the full article: www.thecable.ng/the-politics...
Read the full article: www.thecable.ng/the-politics...
The politics of poverty numbers and the coordination gap
Why Nigeria must stop mistaking projections for outcomes, and start governing poverty as a system Nigeria’s poverty debate…
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January 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
To tackle poverty, we need clarity on how it is understood. In a recent piece from The Cable, MPI Champion Sola Afolayan discusses ‘why Nigeria must stop mistaking projections for outcomes, and start governing poverty as a system.’
Read the full article: www.thecable.ng/the-politics...
Read the full article: www.thecable.ng/the-politics...
When we address poverty in its multiple dimensions, we address multiple challenges simultaneously.
At the OPHI Summer School, learn how to compute & analyse MPIs - key tools for tackling interconnected sustainable development challenges.
Apply before 20 March: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
At the OPHI Summer School, learn how to compute & analyse MPIs - key tools for tackling interconnected sustainable development challenges.
Apply before 20 March: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
January 22, 2026 at 4:45 PM
When we address poverty in its multiple dimensions, we address multiple challenges simultaneously.
At the OPHI Summer School, learn how to compute & analyse MPIs - key tools for tackling interconnected sustainable development challenges.
Apply before 20 March: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
At the OPHI Summer School, learn how to compute & analyse MPIs - key tools for tackling interconnected sustainable development challenges.
Apply before 20 March: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
On Fri 16 Jan, join us at Oxford's Said Business School for an insightful high-level panel on poverty exit strategies in Nigeria.
Speakers from Nigeria’s leadership and global partners will discuss how the MPI and integrated safety net systems can inform poverty reduction and economic inclusion.
Speakers from Nigeria’s leadership and global partners will discuss how the MPI and integrated safety net systems can inform poverty reduction and economic inclusion.
January 14, 2026 at 5:24 PM
On Fri 16 Jan, join us at Oxford's Said Business School for an insightful high-level panel on poverty exit strategies in Nigeria.
Speakers from Nigeria’s leadership and global partners will discuss how the MPI and integrated safety net systems can inform poverty reduction and economic inclusion.
Speakers from Nigeria’s leadership and global partners will discuss how the MPI and integrated safety net systems can inform poverty reduction and economic inclusion.
Learn how to measure and analyse the ways poverty affects people's lives in multiple dimensions at the OPHI Summer School. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis.
Applications close 20 Mar: bit.ly/ophiSS26
Applications close 20 Mar: bit.ly/ophiSS26
January 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Learn how to measure and analyse the ways poverty affects people's lives in multiple dimensions at the OPHI Summer School. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis.
Applications close 20 Mar: bit.ly/ophiSS26
Applications close 20 Mar: bit.ly/ophiSS26
How can countries create inclusive social protection programmes?
Last week Ghana held a high-level Stakeholder’s Forum on Social Protection last week focused on further developing Ghana's social protection system. Progress has been made but data remain key to highlighting gaps.
Last week Ghana held a high-level Stakeholder’s Forum on Social Protection last week focused on further developing Ghana's social protection system. Progress has been made but data remain key to highlighting gaps.
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
How can countries create inclusive social protection programmes?
Last week Ghana held a high-level Stakeholder’s Forum on Social Protection last week focused on further developing Ghana's social protection system. Progress has been made but data remain key to highlighting gaps.
Last week Ghana held a high-level Stakeholder’s Forum on Social Protection last week focused on further developing Ghana's social protection system. Progress has been made but data remain key to highlighting gaps.
The road to achieving SDG 1 - ‘No Poverty’ - is a challenging one. But in 2025, we’ve seen reasons to have hope in this journey.
Visit our website to find out more about what OPHI has been up to this year: ophi.org.uk/ophi-news
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Visit our website to find out more about what OPHI has been up to this year: ophi.org.uk/ophi-news
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December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The road to achieving SDG 1 - ‘No Poverty’ - is a challenging one. But in 2025, we’ve seen reasons to have hope in this journey.
Visit our website to find out more about what OPHI has been up to this year: ophi.org.uk/ophi-news
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Visit our website to find out more about what OPHI has been up to this year: ophi.org.uk/ophi-news
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We’re one year closer to 2030. What role can MPIs play in achieving the SDGs & beyond?
To make progress we need to make sure we don’t address sustainable development issues - including the SDGs - in silos, but as interconnected challenges.
Find out more: ophi.org.uk/national-mpi...
To make progress we need to make sure we don’t address sustainable development issues - including the SDGs - in silos, but as interconnected challenges.
Find out more: ophi.org.uk/national-mpi...
December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We’re one year closer to 2030. What role can MPIs play in achieving the SDGs & beyond?
To make progress we need to make sure we don’t address sustainable development issues - including the SDGs - in silos, but as interconnected challenges.
Find out more: ophi.org.uk/national-mpi...
To make progress we need to make sure we don’t address sustainable development issues - including the SDGs - in silos, but as interconnected challenges.
Find out more: ophi.org.uk/national-mpi...
Applications are open for the OPHI Summer School 2026.
Do you currently work in - or want to gain skills in - multidimensional poverty measurement? Apply now to join us on between 20 - 31 July 2026 at Universidad Latina, San José, Costa Rica.
Apply now: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
Do you currently work in - or want to gain skills in - multidimensional poverty measurement? Apply now to join us on between 20 - 31 July 2026 at Universidad Latina, San José, Costa Rica.
Apply now: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
December 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Applications are open for the OPHI Summer School 2026.
Do you currently work in - or want to gain skills in - multidimensional poverty measurement? Apply now to join us on between 20 - 31 July 2026 at Universidad Latina, San José, Costa Rica.
Apply now: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
Do you currently work in - or want to gain skills in - multidimensional poverty measurement? Apply now to join us on between 20 - 31 July 2026 at Universidad Latina, San José, Costa Rica.
Apply now: ophi.org.uk/event/ophi-s...
We dealt with a lot of poverty statistics in 2025. Here are five which stood out.
As we look towards 2026, these reminders challenge us to renew our commitments to ending poverty in all its dimensions.
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As we look towards 2026, these reminders challenge us to renew our commitments to ending poverty in all its dimensions.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We dealt with a lot of poverty statistics in 2025. Here are five which stood out.
As we look towards 2026, these reminders challenge us to renew our commitments to ending poverty in all its dimensions.
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As we look towards 2026, these reminders challenge us to renew our commitments to ending poverty in all its dimensions.
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We are delighted that Malawi has joined the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network.
Hon. Joseph Mwanamveka, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, commented that the MPPN is an "important avenue to build the needed capacity in poverty reduction."
More info: mppn.org
Hon. Joseph Mwanamveka, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, commented that the MPPN is an "important avenue to build the needed capacity in poverty reduction."
More info: mppn.org
December 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We are delighted that Malawi has joined the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network.
Hon. Joseph Mwanamveka, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, commented that the MPPN is an "important avenue to build the needed capacity in poverty reduction."
More info: mppn.org
Hon. Joseph Mwanamveka, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, commented that the MPPN is an "important avenue to build the needed capacity in poverty reduction."
More info: mppn.org
How can Multidimensional Poverty Indices guide budget allocation?
A new OPHI Briefing explores how the MPI can inform two different approaches - needs-based resource allocation and performance budgeting - using two case studies in Costa Rica and Mexico.
Read here: ophi.org.uk/publications...
A new OPHI Briefing explores how the MPI can inform two different approaches - needs-based resource allocation and performance budgeting - using two case studies in Costa Rica and Mexico.
Read here: ophi.org.uk/publications...
December 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
How can Multidimensional Poverty Indices guide budget allocation?
A new OPHI Briefing explores how the MPI can inform two different approaches - needs-based resource allocation and performance budgeting - using two case studies in Costa Rica and Mexico.
Read here: ophi.org.uk/publications...
A new OPHI Briefing explores how the MPI can inform two different approaches - needs-based resource allocation and performance budgeting - using two case studies in Costa Rica and Mexico.
Read here: ophi.org.uk/publications...
To tackle child poverty, we need comprehensive data which sharpens policymaking.
At this 11 Dec Global Coalition to End Child Poverty seminar, Sabina Alkire will join a panel exploring the latest multidimensional & monetary child poverty data.
More info: www.endchildhoodpoverty.org/news/latestt...
At this 11 Dec Global Coalition to End Child Poverty seminar, Sabina Alkire will join a panel exploring the latest multidimensional & monetary child poverty data.
More info: www.endchildhoodpoverty.org/news/latestt...
December 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
To tackle child poverty, we need comprehensive data which sharpens policymaking.
At this 11 Dec Global Coalition to End Child Poverty seminar, Sabina Alkire will join a panel exploring the latest multidimensional & monetary child poverty data.
More info: www.endchildhoodpoverty.org/news/latestt...
At this 11 Dec Global Coalition to End Child Poverty seminar, Sabina Alkire will join a panel exploring the latest multidimensional & monetary child poverty data.
More info: www.endchildhoodpoverty.org/news/latestt...
The global MPI 2025 from OPHI and UNDP explores the overlap of poverty and climate hazards.
Join us TODAY at 2pm GMT to hear from our researchers about the methodology behind this report & insights which can be gathered from the results.
Join online: bit.ly/gmpiseminar
Join us TODAY at 2pm GMT to hear from our researchers about the methodology behind this report & insights which can be gathered from the results.
Join online: bit.ly/gmpiseminar
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The global MPI 2025 from OPHI and UNDP explores the overlap of poverty and climate hazards.
Join us TODAY at 2pm GMT to hear from our researchers about the methodology behind this report & insights which can be gathered from the results.
Join online: bit.ly/gmpiseminar
Join us TODAY at 2pm GMT to hear from our researchers about the methodology behind this report & insights which can be gathered from the results.
Join online: bit.ly/gmpiseminar
Through OPHI, @ox.ac.uk has been selected to represent academic institutions in the Global Alliance Against Hunger & Poverty, coordinating a network which gathers scientific research to support public policies tackling hunger & poverty.
More: ophi.org.uk/news/oxford-...
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More: ophi.org.uk/news/oxford-...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Through OPHI, @ox.ac.uk has been selected to represent academic institutions in the Global Alliance Against Hunger & Poverty, coordinating a network which gathers scientific research to support public policies tackling hunger & poverty.
More: ophi.org.uk/news/oxford-...
📷 ©OUImages/Whitaker Studio
More: ophi.org.uk/news/oxford-...
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COP30 made important strides towards the Global Goal on Adaptation, selecting the voluntary Belém Adaptation Indicators to help countries track adaptation progress. We hope that MPIs will be taken into account when establishing 'the level of population living in poverty' (8a).
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November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
COP30 made important strides towards the Global Goal on Adaptation, selecting the voluntary Belém Adaptation Indicators to help countries track adaptation progress. We hope that MPIs will be taken into account when establishing 'the level of population living in poverty' (8a).
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Ellie Duncan, @ophioxford.bsky.social writes on the latest global MPI report, which presents important new evidence on the experiences of multidimensionally poor people in relation to the climate crisis.
Read the @odid-qeh.bsky.social blog here:
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Read the @odid-qeh.bsky.social blog here:
buff.ly/GXNiLih
November 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Ellie Duncan, @ophioxford.bsky.social writes on the latest global MPI report, which presents important new evidence on the experiences of multidimensionally poor people in relation to the climate crisis.
Read the @odid-qeh.bsky.social blog here:
buff.ly/GXNiLih
Read the @odid-qeh.bsky.social blog here:
buff.ly/GXNiLih
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On measuring poverty & well-being – and the need for leadership from the G20: “If we want to shift the dial at the global level, we need international consensus and harmonisation”
– Jakob Dirksen in our latest blog post #LSEInequalitiesBlog @ophioxford.bsky.social
– Jakob Dirksen in our latest blog post #LSEInequalitiesBlog @ophioxford.bsky.social
The G20 should lead efforts on poverty and well-being metrics
To reduce hunger, poverty and inequalities requires he right metrics to track progress and evaluate interventions, writes Jakob Dirksen. But neither crude aggregates (like GDP) nor dashboards of…
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November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On measuring poverty & well-being – and the need for leadership from the G20: “If we want to shift the dial at the global level, we need international consensus and harmonisation”
– Jakob Dirksen in our latest blog post #LSEInequalitiesBlog @ophioxford.bsky.social
– Jakob Dirksen in our latest blog post #LSEInequalitiesBlog @ophioxford.bsky.social
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How will the conclusions of #SocialSummit2025 shape the future of work?
The final episode of our special podcast series looks at what renewed commitments on poverty eradication, #DecentWork and social inclusion mean in practice.
🎧 Listen now: ow.ly/XOL250XvNxz
The final episode of our special podcast series looks at what renewed commitments on poverty eradication, #DecentWork and social inclusion mean in practice.
🎧 Listen now: ow.ly/XOL250XvNxz
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
How will the conclusions of #SocialSummit2025 shape the future of work?
The final episode of our special podcast series looks at what renewed commitments on poverty eradication, #DecentWork and social inclusion mean in practice.
🎧 Listen now: ow.ly/XOL250XvNxz
The final episode of our special podcast series looks at what renewed commitments on poverty eradication, #DecentWork and social inclusion mean in practice.
🎧 Listen now: ow.ly/XOL250XvNxz
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa this weekend, check out OPHI’s T20 brief highlighting how multidimensional poverty and wellbeing metrics can help accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs.
Read here: t20southafrica.org/publications...
Read here: t20southafrica.org/publications...
Advancing Inclusive Sustainable Development by Measuring Poverty and Wellbeing Better
The G20 has emphasised the priority areas of ending poverty and hunger and reducing inequalities, including gender inequality, to achieve the SDGs.
t20southafrica.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa this weekend, check out OPHI’s T20 brief highlighting how multidimensional poverty and wellbeing metrics can help accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs.
Read here: t20southafrica.org/publications...
Read here: t20southafrica.org/publications...
When we measure absolute, relative and population-based change in poverty levels, we capture progress across low and high poverty contexts. A recent brief from UNECA uses the global MPI to examine poverty reduction in Africa with these perspectives.
Read more: www.uneca.org/tracking-pro...
Read more: www.uneca.org/tracking-pro...
November 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
When we measure absolute, relative and population-based change in poverty levels, we capture progress across low and high poverty contexts. A recent brief from UNECA uses the global MPI to examine poverty reduction in Africa with these perspectives.
Read more: www.uneca.org/tracking-pro...
Read more: www.uneca.org/tracking-pro...
Poverty is our greatest global challenge - and one compounded by the climate crisis. As discussions continue at #COP30 this week, it is vital to align climate action with poverty reduction efforts.
Read more in the global MPI 2025 from OPHI and UNDP: bit.ly/globalMPI2025
Read more in the global MPI 2025 from OPHI and UNDP: bit.ly/globalMPI2025
November 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Poverty is our greatest global challenge - and one compounded by the climate crisis. As discussions continue at #COP30 this week, it is vital to align climate action with poverty reduction efforts.
Read more in the global MPI 2025 from OPHI and UNDP: bit.ly/globalMPI2025
Read more in the global MPI 2025 from OPHI and UNDP: bit.ly/globalMPI2025