This paper aims at measuring and analyzing the non-monetary aspect of multidimensional poverty by the basic needs according to the characteristics of household head. This is the first study in this matter in Togo and using the Multidimensional Correspondence Analysis (MCA) techniques to...

The concept of poverty needs a clear and practical definition. This article examines the basic needs approach as well as the capability approach and compares their key characteristics. They have diverse philosophical underpinnings and thus results in different definition. The former one focuses...