Choosing a method for poverty mapping /

Presents and compares a large selection of poverty and food-security mapping methodologies in use. The choice of a poverty-mapping methodology depends on a number of logical and legitimate considerations, such as the objectives of the poverty mapping exercise, philosophical views on poverty, limits...

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Main Author: Davis, Benjamin, 1964-
Corporate Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2003.
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Summary:Presents and compares a large selection of poverty and food-security mapping methodologies in use. The choice of a poverty-mapping methodology depends on a number of logical and legitimate considerations, such as the objectives of the poverty mapping exercise, philosophical views on poverty, limits on data and analytical capacity, and cost.
Item Description:Abstract also in French and Spanish.
"This document is a publication of the 'Poverty and Food Insecurity Mapping Project' (GCP/INT/761/NOR), which is funded by the Government of Norway and implemented jointly by UNEP-GRID-Arendal, the CGIAR Centers and FAO"--P. vi.
"TC/M/Y4597E/1/4.03/1200"--P. [4] of cover.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9251049203 (pbk.)