Abstract |
This study uses the 2005 Palestine Expenditure and Consumption Survey to construct an easy-to-use scorecard that estimates the likelihood that a household in Palestine has expenditure below a given poverty line. The scorecard uses 10 simple indicators that field workers can quickly collect and verify. Poverty scores can be computed on paper in the field in about five minutes. The scorecard’s accuracy and precision are reported for a range of poverty lines. The poverty scorecard is a practical way for pro-poor programs in Palestine to monitor poverty rates, track changes in poverty rates over time, and target services. |