Release of Poverty Trends Report (2006 to 2011) and the launch of the South African Multidimensional Poverty Index (SAMPI)

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Release of Poverty Trends Report (2006 to 2011) and the launch of the South African Multidimensional Poverty Index (SAMPI)
The Statistician-General, Pali Lehohla, will release a report on Poverty Trends (Report 03-10-06) on Thursday April 3. The report will review trends in poverty and inequality between 2006 and 2011 drawing on data collected through the Income and Expenditure Survey (IES) 2005/06 and 2010/11, as well as the Living Conditions Survey (LCS) 2008/09.  This report will also examine the expenditure profile of poor and non-poor households. A multidimensional poverty index which measures deprivation in health, education, living standards and economic activity will also be launched.

Date:   Thursday  03 April 2014

Venue: Tshedimosetso House (GCIS)
1035 Frances Baard Street (Corner Festival Street)
HATFIELD, Pretoria

Time:    09h45

RSVP :

Felicia Sithole 0764300693

felicias@statssa.gov.za

Media Enquiries:

Ms Lesedi Dibakwane

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Cell: 082 805 7088

Email: lesedid@statssa.gov.za