Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Abstract  -  Résumé  -  Resumen

1. Introduction

2. The relevance of spatial analysis

The uses and abuses of poverty mapping
The role of geographical information systems

3. Methods of poverty mapping

Small-area estimation
Multivariate weighted basic-needs index
Combination of qualitative information and secondary data
Extrapolation of participatory approaches
Direct measurement of household-survey data
Direct measurement of census data

4. Choosing is not a trivial decision

Method matters
Levels of disaggregation and area shapes matter
Indicators matter

5. How to choose a poverty map

Purpose
Philosophy
Data availability
Analytical capacity
Cost

6. Conclusion

Bibliography

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