Poverty Mapping

 

 

   
   introduction
   indicators
   methodology
   guide to reading the map

Poverty Maps

  2006 and 2007 Zamboanga del Norte

  2006 and 2007 Zamboanga del Sur

 

 

 
  Indicators
 

The indicators used by NSCB in constructing the maps were based on the Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) indicators that have been derived thru inter-agency collaboration. HOwever, appropriate proxy/additional indicators available in the municipal level were also used in the absence of/in addition to the MBN-identified indicators.

The MBN-based priority indicators are as follows:

I. NUTRITION

  1. Malnutrition Rate, under 5 years old
  2. New born with birthweight of at least 2.5 kg.
  3. Percent of pre-school children moderately and severely underweight
  4. Percent of school children moderately and severely underweight
  5. Micronutrient Deficiency (Iron, Vitamin A and Iodine)

II. HEALTH

  1. Infant mortality rate
  2. Child mortality rate (under 5 yrs old)
  3. Number and ratio of medical and other health workers to population

III. WATER AND SANITATION

  1. Access to potable water / access to sanitary toilet

IV. PEACE AND ORDER/PUBLIC SAFETY

  1. Number of victims of crime against person
  2. Number of victims of crime against property

V. BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY

  1. Cohort survival rate (completion rate)
  2. Participation rate
  3. Functional Literacy / Literacy rate

VI. FAMILY CARE/PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS

  1. Number and incidence of domestic violence

 

 
 

updated 06/03/2008