Uganda Bureau of Statistics has officially launched the multi dimesnsional poverty index census monograph report. The rport was launched by State Minister for Planning alongside Chris Mukiza the Executive Director of Uganda Bureau of Statistics and other technocrats at UBOS headquarters in Kampala.
The multi dimesnsional poverty index report focused on evidence based planning, support targeted resource allocation and guide intervations aimed at reducing multi dimesnsional poverty and improving livelihoods across the country.
The report indicated that multi dimesnsional is at 27% with Karamoja subregion with the highest multi dimesnsional poverty index of 56.9% and Kampala with the lowest index of 8.8%.
Multi dimesnsional poverty index was higher among female headed households with compared to male headed households with 26.2%, persons without formal education index is at 43.5% and lowest among those with education with 8.2%.
While launching the report the Hon. Amos Lugoloobi applauded Uganda Bureau of Statistics for being consistent and steadfast in the mandate of availing quality statistics. The minister emphasized that quality statistics are central for planning, policy formulation and evaluation of national programs as included in national development plan and without reliable data, it’s impossible to effectively assess progress and undertake meaningful reviews.
” I call upon all stakeholders including government, private sector and the academia to work collectively in addressing poverty in all it’s form, focusing on income alone is not enough, I urge all our partners and stakeholders to utilize data to strengthen programs and improve the quality of life to all Ugandans, said Amos Lugolobi.
The Ministesr further added, “Government remains committed to investing in infrastructure such as industrial parks, electricity and railway networks to drive job creation and inclusive growth.”
In his remarks, Chris Mukiza said, “Poverty is not only monetary but also loosing a child to unclean water, lack of representation, lack of access to basic freedoms. I urge all stakeholders to use the multi dimesnsional poverty index data to inform policy and decision making,”