Assessment of Multidimensional Poverty Alleviation Effort in Tunisia

Abstract

This paper assesses multidimensional poverty in Tunisia by applying the Alkire-Foster (A-F) methodology to household survey data, thus providing a direct and comprehensive approach to poverty measurement beyond traditional income-based indicators. Using data from the 2014 Tunisian Labor Market Panel Survey, the analysis captures deprivations across three dimensions: health, education, and living standards. It extends the framework by incorporating technology-related indicators to reflect poverty in the digital era. Results reveal that 12.8% of the Tunisian population is in acute poverty, with significant disparities across regions and governorates. Education emerges as the most critical contributor to deprivation, accounting for over half of the overall poverty measure.