Utilizing Factual Information to Combat Poverty: Community Monitoring System

By Dr. Alvin Kim

For over twenty years, global governments and developmental organizations have directed their efforts towards diminishing poverty. Progress has been made, yet it remains uneven, with nearly a quarter of the global population still enduring extreme "income poverty." Nonetheless, this form of poverty represents just a fraction of the whole issue. A comprehensive analysis of destitution and human well-being encompasses factors beyond income, aiming to comprehend the dimensions of poverty as perceived by those in need. This book introduces the Community Monitoring System (SSC), which acknowledges the necessity of involving impoverished communities in the design of public initiatives that impact their welfare. Additionally, it acknowledges that successful developmental programs should be guided by pertinent, current, and accurate disaggregated data. To achieve this, the SSC facilitates collaboration between communities and local authorities to gather and oversee credible, locally-sourced data concerning actual living conditions. This data is then utilized in the process of policymaking and program implementation. Drawing upon the SSC's experiences in Africa and Asia, the authors present recommendations aimed at policymakers, donor entities, and researchers. They also outline directives for establishing and executing poverty monitoring systems in different global regions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CGG3XLRR
• ISBN13: 9798858502999
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"