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How can the private sector accelerate and converge efforts to tackle poverty?

2025-10-07 · By Anna Hernandez

How can the private sector accelerate and converge efforts to tackle poverty? Hosted with Vale This Insights Paper explores how businesses can accelerate poverty reduction by moving beyond income-based measures and applying the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Featuring lessons from Vale’s experience in Brazil, the discussion…

How can the private sector accelerate and converge efforts to tackle poverty?

Hosted with Vale

This Insights Paper explores how businesses can accelerate poverty reduction by moving beyond income-based measures and applying the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Featuring lessons from Vale’s experience in Brazil, the discussion highlights how companies can better identify real needs, design effective programmes, and embed accountability into governance. It offers practical insights on how the private sector can coordinate efforts, form meaningful partnerships, and converge strategies for greater social impact.