South Africa: 8 Policies That Would Help Fight Poverty in South Africa's Economic Hub Gauteng

South Africa: 8 Policies That Would Help Fight Poverty in South Africa's Economic Hub Gauteng

Analysis - Poverty goes beyond income. It often arises when health, education and opportunities fall short of meeting people's needs.

8 policies that would help fight poverty in South Africa’s economic hub Gauteng

Poverty goes beyond income. It often arises when health, education and opportunities fall short of meeting people’s needs. Individuals are classified as impoverished when they face deprivation in one-third or more of the indicators in a multidimensional poverty index. The index reflects the various influences on socioeconomic class. These include housing, sanitation, electricity, cooking fuel, nutrition and school attendance. The index is one of…