Eradicating poverty in all its dimensions is the greatest global challenge, threatening and jeopardising sustainable development for all, with a greater impact on the most vulnerable. The Political Declaration of the 2023 UN General Assembly restated the vital importance of accelerating progress to reduce poverty in all its forms, prioritizing those experiencing interconnected deprivations and reversing widening inequalities.

Today in Tashkent, the 9th Annual Meeting of the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network (MPPN) commenced. This event brings together global leaders, policymakers, economists, and experts from 63 countries and over 20 international organizations to deliberate on key issues in the fight against poverty. Over the course of this three-day forum, participants will have the opportunity to exchange insights on national experiences and international best practices in poverty alleviation.

OPHI Director, Sabina Alkire, has spoken today at the Official Meeting of ‘SDG 1 and interlinkages with other SDGs – No Poverty’ at the 2024 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).

To help intensify the development aspirations of an inclusively and self-reliant nation, Malawi has launched the second Multidimensional Poverty Index (M-MPI) Report, which provides comprehensive measurements and crucial insights into the specific areas in which poverty persists in the country.

Addressing poverty in all its forms and dimensions is critical to achieving sustainable development in the region without leaving anyone behind.