Education is a key dimension in poverty measurement. Not only it is valuable on itself, but it also enables the achievement of other valuable goals.

Health is one of the most critical aspects of multidimensional poverty, yet at the same time it is one of the most challenging dimensions  in the measurement of multidimensional poverty.

The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) have embarked on a scoping review to gauge the availability of data crucial for constructing a comprehensive Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) on a global scale. Their findings underscored significant gaps in the necessary data, hindering the creation of a truly global measure of poverty that encompasses countries across all developmental stages.

Understanding poverty requires a broad lens that captures not just income deficits but also the deprivation of basic human needs, including secure housing and reliable access to essential services.

Environmental indicators are not just a component but a crucial factor in measuring human development. They highlight deprivations that can arise from the lack of access to basic environmental resources, such as clean air and food, or from the aftermath of extreme weather events.