Multidimensional poverty in Atlántico decreased, according to Dane data
Governor Eduardo Verano De la Rosa celebrated that Atlántico reduced its multidimensional poverty index from 9.5% to 8.2%, a decrease of 1.3 percentage points according to the results of the 2025 Multidimensional Poverty study released by Dane yesterday Tuesday.
TL;DR
- Atlántico's multidimensional poverty rate decreased from 9.5% to 8.2%.
- The reduction is attributed to public-private partnerships and integrated social, economic, and territorial investment policies.
- Governor Eduardo Verano highlighted the impact of policies in health, education, employment, public services, and social care.
- The regional government plans to invest 7 billion pesos in its 2024-2027 development plan.
- Initiatives include expanding health coverage for vulnerable populations, reducing school absenteeism, strengthening higher education access, and improving public services.
- The alliance 'Misión Atlántico- Hambre Cero' and the focus on food security were also noted as contributing factors.
- Mayor Alejandro Char of Barranquilla also recognized the decrease in poverty in Atlántico, placing it below the national average.