Poverty reduction in the Kyrgyz Republic and accuracy of measuring it

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Kudabaev, Z. | Minbaev, M.

Affiliations: National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, Frunze str., 374, Bishkek, 720039, Kyrgyz Republic. Tel.: +996 312 626 084; Fax: +996 312 660 138; E-mail: nsc_mail@nsc.bishkek.su

Abstract: Different aspects of poverty in Kyrgyzstan are studied in the article. The article explains methodological issues of poverty estimation, gives a brief description of the current situation and changes in poverty. Data reflecting progress in alleviating poverty and extreme poverty are presented. It is shown that the increase in average income have a greater impact on poverty reduction than redistribution of resources aimed at reducing income inequality. To alleviate extreme poverty the strategy of direct support to the poorest population should be conducted. The reasons for poverty reduction are briefly analysed. The accuracy of the estimate of poverty estimation and its change is assessed. The results of clustering are presented for the national and regional levels.

DOI: 10.3233/SJU-2003-203-404

Journal: Statistical Journal of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, vol. 20, no. 3-4, pp. 241-254, 2003