Core Insights - The Iraqi government, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, released the Multidimensional Poverty Index report, indicating a nearly 50% decrease in the index from 2011 to 2024, now standing at 10.8% [1] - The absolute poverty rate in Iraq is reported at 17.5%, prompting the government to formulate a poverty reduction plan for 2026-2030 based on the findings [1] - Iraq aims to learn from China's successful poverty alleviation strategies as a model for its own efforts [1] Multidimensional Poverty Index - The Multidimensional Poverty Index, developed by the UNDP and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, assesses poverty from various aspects closely related to daily life [1] - The index includes five key indicators: education, health, living standards, employment, and resilience to shocks [1] Government and UNDP Statements - The Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Mohammed Tamim, emphasized that the report aids the government in understanding the status of vulnerable groups for better support [1] - The UNDP Deputy Representative in Iraq, Sasha Grauman, noted the steady decline in poverty rates but highlighted the need for collective efforts to ensure that certain regions and vulnerable female groups are not left behind [1]