The 9th Annual Meeting of the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network (MPPN), held in Tashkent and Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from August 27-29, 2024, marked a significant event in the global fight against poverty. Organized by the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) and the Agency for Mahallabay Work and Entrepreneurship Development, with backing from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), the meeting convened experts and leaders from 63 countries to deliberate on strategies for poverty alleviation.
Mansurbek Olloyorov, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Social Protection Issues and Director of the National Agency for Social Protection, together with key figures such as Professor Sabina Alkire, Director of OPHI; Sabine Mahl, UN Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan; Akiko Fujii, UNDP Resident Representative in Uzbekistan; and Gonzalo Hernández Licona, Director of MPPN, opened the meeting with calls for collaborative efforts and innovative approaches to tackle multidimensional poverty.
The conference served as a platform for sharing insights and best practices in addressing the complexities of poverty beyond income-based measures. Participants engaged in discussions on enhancing policy frameworks, integrating sustainable development goals into national agendas, and utilizing data-driven strategies to improve social protection systems.
A highlight of the meeting was the introduction of new tools and methodologies developed by OPHI, aimed at better identifying and supporting the most vulnerable populations. The discussions also emphasized the role of technological advancements in monitoring poverty and facilitating targeted interventions.
CPRO's participation underscored its commitment to contributing to poverty reduction strategies both locally and globally. The insights gained from the conference are expected to enhance CPRO’s ongoing initiatives and foster new collaborations to advance its mission of sustainable development and inclusive growth.
This gathering not only reaffirmed the international community’s dedication to eradicating poverty in all its forms but also reinforced the importance of multidimensional approaches to capture the full scope of poverty, ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of global development goals.
