Poverty statistics are conventionally compiled using data from household income and expenditure survey or living … standards survey. This study examines an alternative approach in estimating poverty by investigating whether readily available … geospatial data can accurately predict the spatial distribution of poverty in Thailand. In particular, geospatial data examined …

and registry data on Syrian refugees living in Jordan and Lebanon to assess their poverty and vulnerability status … extremely high among refugees. Current policies including cash transfers and food vouchers are effective in reducing poverty but …, understand the predictors of these statuses, evaluate the performance of existing policies toward refugees, and determine the …