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Poverty
Watch - Introduction to the Basic Needs Basket
Poverty Reduction Forum Trust
October 31, 2010
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Introduction
to the Basic Needs Basket
The PRFT seeks to continuously tell the poverty
story in Zimbabwe through a participatory and broad-based consultative
process. In line with its mandate for undertaking research in order
to inform the socio-economic development in the country, the PRFT
will periodically fill this information gap through research on
topical poverty related issues and dialogue with the Government,
other civil society groups and organizations together with communities.
In this regard the PRFT contributes towards increased
monitoring of poverty indicators and thus lobby for a more holistic
approach to poverty alleviation and the development of pro-poor
policies.
This issue therefore
highlights the PRFT focus on poverty and development issues with
the BNB as a baseline for a full home grown publication that will
consistently bring out topical poverty related issues vis-à-vis
the current socio-economic situation
What
is the Basic Needs Basket
In this issue
the PRFT gives an overview of the Basic Needs Basket (BNB) which
is an accurate monthly survey that shows the minimum cost of living
for an average family of five. It outlines the minimum cost of essential
food and non-food items (excluding education, transport, healthcare
and clothing) needed for an average sized family to live a decent
and healthy lifestyle. The BNB is a tool that reflects the socio-economic
situation at household level that can be useful to various stakeholders
including government bodies in planning and policy making.
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