Análisis de la pobreza multidimensional: caso aplicado al cantón Nabón

Abstract

Poverty is a complex phenomenon that encompasses various aspects of human life, also takes on different meanings according to the criteria with which is studied, however, all concepts have an almost unanimous view to characterize a situation of poverty such as, the lack of access to goods and services that ensure a decent standard of living, not having the opportunity to develop, inability to participate in society and be limited in their capabilities; in this manner is evident that poverty is characterized as multidimensional. In this context, the Alkire Foster method based on the theory of Amartya Sen's capabilities, incorporates a dual approach in the process of identification of poor households. Methodologically were considered in this research quantitative and qualitative aspects within the dimensions (Education, Employment, Health, Quality of Life, Income, Participation and Subjective Aspects) and the methodology was applied to the analysis of multidimensional poverty in Nabón, Azuay province, for the year 2012, thus, the main results were generated valuable information that serves as input for the implementation of public policies targeted, since it is evident that the canton Nabón presents high rates of multidimensional poverty, and, differences between urban and rural areas have strong imbalances according to each dimension and indicator studied.