In a report released today, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) offers a new way to measure poverty in the Asia and Pacific region.The report, published in a special chapter of Key Indicators 2008, the flagship annual statistical publication of the ADB, describes important methodological issues involved in generating internationally comparable estimates of poverty.

The special chapter, titled Comparing Poverty Across Countries: The Role of Purchasing Power Parities, also provides comparable rates of poverty using price data specific to the Asia and Pacific region, and, critically, to the poor.

Independent Poverty Dialogue, Klang Valley – “Role of CSR in achieving zero poverty in the Klang Valley”

We are currently calling for speakers for this event and are looking for Corporate Organizations who’s CSR programs are specifically aimed at poverty reduction or eradication to share their experiences with us.

We are also calling on all independent NGO’s involved in poverty eradication or reduction to be involved and to help form an IPD Network which will work towards sharing resources and experiences to lobby the government on behalf of the poor and disadvantaged in the Klang Valley.