The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) have collaborated to develop a groundbreaking framework that transforms the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) into a powerful policy tool. Their handbook, <em>How to Use National MPIs as a Policy Tool: From Metrics to Policy</em>, provides an essential guide for governments, policymakers, and development practitioners seeking to translate poverty measurement into tangible policy actions. OPHI, based at the University of Oxford, has been at the forefront of advancing multidimensional poverty measurement, while the UNDP plays a leading role in global development efforts. Together, these institutions have developed a framework that looks beyond income-based assessments, recognizing that poverty encompasses multiple deprivations, such as health, education, and living standards. This holistic approach has gained global recognition, with over three dozen countries integrating MPI into their national poverty reduction strategies.
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