In this study we show that a multidimensional approach to poverty does not have to be used only for summarizing poverty in a single index or for comparing deprivation rates between dimensions. We argue and illustrate that such an approach can additionally provide a contribution to a better...

This paper on Republic of Congo focuses on poverty reduction and growth strategy. The diagnostic analysis of the socio-economic situation shows that the Congo still faces many challenges. It is recommended to strengthen the quality, capacities, and efficiency of the system, and manage human...

This paper sets out to investigate the wellbeing of women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It undertakes spatial and temporal comparisons of women's wellbeing using data from the Demographic and Health Survey and the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. Using the multidimensional...

This thesis aims to evaluate the interaction between poverty and the HIV/AIDS in the border city of Kasumbalesa. Cross-sectional surveys were conducted among households, truckers from Southern Africa, the population in general, people living with HIV/AIDS from October 2008 to April 2009 for the...