As the country approaches the general elections on December 7, a financial Analyst Joe Jackson has asked how the political parties are planning to address the issue of 7.31 million people) experience multidimensional poverty. A recent report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has stated that nearly one out of every four Ghanaians have
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As the country approaches the general elections on December 7, a financial Analyst Joe Jackson has asked how the political parties are planning to address the issue of 7.31 million people) experience multidimensional poverty.
A recent report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has stated that nearly one out of every four Ghanaians have no or limited access to health care, education, and employment and also live in poor conditions.
This means 24.3 per cent of Ghanaians (over 7.31 million people) experience multidimensional poverty, facing deprivations in health care, education, employment, and living conditions.
Unemployment contributes the most to Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) at 32.6 per cent, followed by poor living conditions (27.9%), poor access to health care (21.7%), and the lack of education (17.8%).
Nearly half (43.8%) of those in multidimensional poverty experience severe poverty. Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) means an individual faces many overlapping deprivations at the same time.
The report highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to address poverty, including improving access to quality education, health care, and employment opportunities, particularly in rural and underserved regions.
Commenting on this in a post on his X platform, Mr Joe Jackson said “24.3% of Ghana (7.31 million people) experience multidimensional poverty, i.e. deprivations in health care, education, employment, and living conditions. Ghana Statistical Service. How are political manifestos addressing this situation?”
24.3% of Ghana (7.31 million people) experience multidimensional poverty, i.e. deprivations in health care, education, employment, and living conditions.
-Ghana Statistical Service.
How are political manifestos addressing this situation?#BrokeGhanahttps://t.co/KvqSGJDWan
— Joe Jackson (@Joe_Jackson_GH) June 22, 2024
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