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This document outlines a practical scorecard designed to estimate the likelihood of households in Egypt living below a poverty line using household survey data. It provides a tool for pro-poor programs

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How to fill out A Simple Poverty Scorecard for Egypt

1. Obtain a copy of the Simple Poverty Scorecard for Egypt.
2. Gather required data, including household information like size, gender distribution, and age.
3. Collect information on education levels of all household members.
4. Record household assets including items like bicycles, televisions, and mobile phones.
5. Document the main source of income and employment status of members.
6. Complete the scorecard by filling out each section based on the gathered data.
7. Calculate the total score using the provided scoring system.
8. Analyze the score to determine poverty status.

Who needs A Simple Poverty Scorecard for Egypt?

1. Policymakers looking to design effective poverty alleviation programs.
2. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in development and social services.
3. Researchers studying poverty dynamics in Egypt.
4. Community leaders aiming to understand local poverty conditions.
5. Donors interested in funding poverty reduction initiatives.

People Also Ask about

What is the poverty level in Egypt?

Egypt is a lower-middle-income country in northeastern Africa and as of 2019, 1.5% of the population lives on less than $2.15 a day (the international poverty line) while 17.6% are below the lower-middle income poverty line of $3.65.

What is the poverty score card?

The Poverty Scorecard for Pakistan has been developed by the World Bank as a tool to measure change in poverty in an effective way and to support the management of development programmes that focus on alleviating poverty.

What was the poverty rate in Egypt in 2010?

Chart Egypt Poverty Rate Percent Under US 5.50 Per Day 2017 66.8% 2015 56.8% 2012 60.6% 2010 63.5%7 more rows

What is the poverty rate in Egypt according to the Capmas?

The last officially announced poverty rate in Egypt, according to the CAPMAS, was released in December 2020 — approximately four years ago — and was estimated at 29.7% of the total population.

Is Egypt a rich or a poor country?

While life expectancy for Egyptians has been rising steadily for the last 50 years, it still ranks only 149th in the world [5]. Egypt's GDP ranks quite high, but its GDP per capita is below the world average, and using the World Bank's categories, Egypt is a “lower middle income” country [6].

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What is A Simple Poverty Scorecard for Egypt?

A Simple Poverty Scorecard for Egypt is a tool designed to assess the living conditions and economic status of households in Egypt to determine their poverty levels.

Who is required to file A Simple Poverty Scorecard for Egypt?

Households in Egypt, especially those seeking government assistance or social services, are required to file A Simple Poverty Scorecard.

How to fill out A Simple Poverty Scorecard for Egypt?

To fill out the scorecard, households must provide information about income, employment, education, and living conditions, according to the guidelines provided by the authorities.

What is the purpose of A Simple Poverty Scorecard for Egypt?

The purpose of the scorecard is to identify households in poverty, facilitate targeted assistance programs, and monitor the effectiveness of poverty alleviation strategies.

What information must be reported on A Simple Poverty Scorecard for Egypt?

Information required includes household demographics, income sources, expenditure levels, education status, and access to basic services like healthcare and sanitation.