If Padu functions as intended, it could reduce inefficiencies in the current system and enable better decision-making.
THE government’s plan to adopt net disposable income (NDI) as the new basis for measuring poverty is a significant move.
Most pundits agree that the new approach offers a more meaningful and realistic view of poverty, as it takes into account the real cost of living, including expenses on essentials like food, housing, utilities and transportation, rather than relying on outdated measures.
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