Approfondir le profilage g�ographique de la pauvret� en RDC: l�introduction d�indices composites sur base des avoirs

Wim Marivoet and Hugues Keje

No 2011.01, IOB Discussion Papers from Universiteit Antwerpen, Institute of Development Policy (IOB)

Abstract: Par n�cessit� ainsi qu�� cause de leur valeur intrins�que et compl�mentaire, les m�thodes synth�tiques sur base des avoirs (en anglais: � asset-based approaches �) ont derni�rement regagn� en importance dans l��valuation de la pauvret�. Dans ce papier de recherche, on va appliquer l�une de ces m�thodes statistiques sur les donn�es de l�Enqu�te 1-2-3 (2004-5), en compl�tant ainsi le profil de la pauvret� mon�taire en RDC. Les r�sultats de cette �tude montrent que les m�nages dans le milieu urbain disposent d�un ensemble d�avoirs plus important, de telle sorte qu�ils sont moins vuln�rables aux chocs et plus capables de poursuivre une meilleure vie que leurs homologues ruraux. Ceci compte d�autant plus pour la province urbanis�e de Kinshasa par rapport, � l�autre bout de l��chelle, aux provinces du Bandundu, du Maniema, Orientale et de l�Equateur. Par cons�quent, et apr�s avoir examin� les dimensions �budget� et �capital�, on constate que la pauvret� urbaine en RDC est moins structurelle que celle de la campagne, ce qui n�cessite donc des interventions d�un autre type. By necessity as well as because of their intrinsic and complementary value, the asset-based approaches have recently regained importance in the field of poverty measurement. In this study, we apply one of these statistical methods based upon the findings of Survey 1-2-3 (2004-5), thus completing the profile of monetary poverty within the DRC. The results of this survey indicate that households from urban areas possess an aggregate of more important assets, which makes them less vulnerable to shocks and enables them to lead a better life than those in rural areas. This actually holds more true for the province of Kinshasa than for the provinces of Bandundu, Maniema, Oriental and Equateur. As a result, after having considered the �budget� and �capital� dimensions, we conclude that urban poverty within the DRC is less structural than poverty in the countryside, which necessitates interventions of another kind.

Pages: 44 pages
Date: 2011-03
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