OPHI is a global research centre on multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis at Oxford Uni.
OPHI is an economic research centre within the Oxford Department of International Development at the University of Oxford. OPHI's mission is to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is grounded in people's experiences and values. OPHI works toward this by:
• Broadening poverty measurement. OPHI develops and implements multi-dimensional measures of poverty, well-being and inequality. These measur
10/08/2026
Applications close on FRIDAY for our Research Officer vacancy.
This role will…
➡️ Support the development of Multidimensional Poverty Indices and their use as policy tools
➡️ Accompany our partners in the process of designing and updating national measures
➡️ Contribute to OPHI’s research on multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis
Could this be the role for you? Find out more and apply: https://ophi.org.uk/About/Vacancies
10/08/2026
How did our 2026 cohort reflect on the OPHI Summer School?
We were joined in Costa Rica by 49 participants from 29 countries and a wide range of backgrounds — development professionals, academics, government officials, and more.
They called the course a ‘transformative experience’, ‘a rigorous yet practical exploration of multidimensional poverty measurement’, and ‘a wonderful opportunity to deepen knowledge’.
Our 2027 course will be an Advanced Course on Multidimensional Poverty Measurement and Analysis, designed for MPI technicians interested in deepening their skills and knowledge. Find out more on our website.
31/07/2026
The 2026 OPHI Summer School is complete!
Congratulations to our 2026 cohort, who joined us from 29 countries and a wide range range of backgrounds — development professionals, academics, government officials, and more. They’ve spent the last fortnight working hard in lectures, Stata labs, and working groups to grow their knowledge and skills in multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis.
As our Summer School academic directors, Ricardo Nogales and Monica Pinilla, said: ‘It’s always amazing to engage with an international community committed to advancing rigorous methods to measure poverty in all its forms and think of public policies to end it.’
Thank you to Universidad Latina de Costa Rica for hosting the Summer School at their beautiful campus in San José, and organising insightful sessions on the use of the Multidimensional Poverty Index in Costa Rica.
For more information and to read testimonials from our participants: https://ophi.org.uk/news/ophi-summer-school-draws-close-after-fortnight-learning-multidimensional-poverty-measurement
30/07/2026
MPI Ambassador and former Vice President of Costa Rica Ana Helena Chacón Echeverría spoke to ‘Beyond Magazine’ about her experience leading multidimensional poverty reduction in Costa Rica. During her tenure, she was the driving force behind the development and policy use of the Costa Rica National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
Ana Helena spoke on the importance of building bridges across countries — highlighting her experiences at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network (MPPN) — as well across government areas, within a public-private alliance, and with the general public. ‘This kind of cooperation,’ she commented, ‘is what moves the needle in poverty reduction’.
Costa Rica launched its MPI in 2015 , a tool which helped to identify the most vulnerable and guide evidence-based policymaking. MPI data informed the national strategy for poverty reduction, helping to optimise budget allocation and programming. Multidimensional poverty fell by more than half — from 26% to 12% in 13 years.
Learn more: https://www.beyondaction.org/the-magazine?pgid=mry5dhdy-222349d0-b626-481b-b950-76dcebbd0f21
24/07/2026
Congratulations to the Sudan Central Bureau of Statistics on the release of the Sudan’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) — a detailed analysis of multidimensional poverty in the country as of 2023.
Poverty is not just about income alone. Sudan’s National MPI measures how people experience overlapping deprivations across fourteen indicators spanning health, education, living standards and employment.
The report finds that poverty was already widespread across Sudan before the outbreak of conflict, with 82.8% of the population living in multidimensional poverty. It also identifies clear priorities for recovery, social protection and long-term development.
Find out more and read the full report: https://ophi.org.uk/national-mpi-directory/sudan-mpi
23/07/2026
Join us on 28 July to hear perspectives from Costa Rica on the relationship between sustainable development and multidimensional well-being.
At this special session during the OPHI Summer School, we’ll learn about three projects which come together to offer a multidimensional exploration of well-being from regional, national, and local perspectives.
How is well-being produced, experienced, and sustained across diverse territories in Costa Rica? Follow the link in our bio to learn more and register to join the event.
28 July | 5-6:30pm | Auditorio Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
23/07/2026
New vacancy! Join the OPHI Team as a Research Officer.
In this role you’ll support external institutions in estimating and using Multidimensional Poverty Indices (MPIs). You’ll also contribute to OPHI’s research, collaborating on academic papers and other research outputs on multidimensional poverty measurement and analysis.
Interested? Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/4fsobmu
Applications open until Friday 14 August.