IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING POVERTY AT THE MAHALLA LEVEL
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This article presents a scientific analysis of existing methodologies for assessing poverty levels, examining their advantages and limitations. The analysis revealed that current approaches have shortcomings, including the complexity of data collection at the mahalla level, difficulties in identifying informal income, and excessive reliance on official statistics. Consequently, the author proposes a new, improved methodology that integrates economic and social indicators, based on empirical evidence.
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poverty in mahallas assessment based on consumer expenditure multidimensional poverty index indirect income assessment method community-based targeting method composite poverty indexReferences
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