Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the hidden dimensions of poverty?
The hidden dimensions of poverty include emotional and social aspects such as feelings of powerlessness, discrimination, lack of dignity, and isolation that are not easily measurable but significantly impact people’s lives.
12. How do these hidden dimensions affect policy effectiveness?
If policies do not consider these hidden dimensions, they may fail to address the comprehensive needs of those in poverty, leading to ineffective solutions and perpetuating cycles of poverty.
13. What role has participatory research played in understanding poverty?
Participatory research, involving people in poverty, academics, and practitioners, has been crucial in identifying the multidimensional nature of poverty, including its hidden aspects, leading to more holistic and effective policy approaches.
14. How does the IDEEP tool assist policymakers?
The IDEEP tool aids policymakers in designing, implementing, and evaluating anti-poverty policies by ensuring all dimensions of poverty, especially the hidden ones, are considered. It emphasizes direct partnership with those experiencing poverty for more informed and effective solutions.
15. Why is the right to participation important in combating poverty?
Upholding the right to participation ensures that the voices and lived experiences of people in poverty are central to policy-making processes, leading to more effective, inclusive, and sustainable solutions to poverty.
These FAQs highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing the multifaceted and often overlooked aspects of poverty to develop more comprehensive and effective anti-poverty strategies.
