Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar emphasized that there is the possibility of making quantum changes in the delivery capability of governments through bold policy, solid data and an unwavering commitment to integrity and transparency.

Dr. Sania was speaking in this year’s side event to the 2021 UN General Assembly, organized by OPHI and the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network.

The theme of this year’s event was “Envisioning a More Equitable Future: Using Multidimensional Poverty Indices as a Policy Tool”. The event convened global leaders with a demonstrated commitment to tackling the multidimensional effects of the pandemic on the lives of people living in poverty.

Speakers shared innovations in poverty measurement and reduction, as well as challenges and lessons learned from using MPIs to respond to the crisis and ensure that no one is left behind.