Multidimensional Poverty Indicators in light of ASEAN Integration

Authors

  • Jayvee Faust B. Anga University of San Jose-Recoletos
  • Jonah Marie S. Enerlas University of San Jose-Recoletos
  • Kristine June D. Uy University of San Jose-Recoletos
  • Marjurie Lourince E. Zanoria University of San Jose-Recoletos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1503.01.01

Keywords:

Poverty, ASEAN, ASEAN Integration

Abstract

This study aimed to explore poverty among ASEAN member nations by introducing a multidimensional poverty index that can be used to determine the relative success of a country in deterring several deprivations that are identified and measured. It utilized multiple factors that can be useful for policy and investment decisions and are intended to complement analyses using financial poverty indicators. Using exploratory data analysis, several indicators were selected to represent the different dimensions of poverty. Said indicators were then subjected to factor analysis which yielded four multidimensional indices namely: General Welfare Index, Governance and Emotional Landscape Index, and Social Climate Index. Singapore, Brunei, and Malaysia ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in all three indices, respectively. In addition, multivariate cluster analysis was also performed. It revealed that Singapore exhibited exceptional performance in all indices, thereby earning it a cluster all to its own. Similarities were observed between Brunei and Malaysia while Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia were clustered together. Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar belonged to another cluster, indicating similarities among them. The study concluded that a wide gap exists among ASEAN countries in terms of the various deprivations measured. It also identified several problem areas and strengths of the ASEAN member states. This information can be helpful in making sound judgments especially in the delicate circumstances that surround economic integration.

Author Biographies

Jayvee Faust B. Anga, University of San Jose-Recoletos

is a graduate of the University of San Jose – Recoletos with a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.

Jonah Marie S. Enerlas, University of San Jose-Recoletos

graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy last October, 2015 at the University of San Jose-Recoletos. She was part of the pioneering group of BSA students who undertook Research Training last summer of 2015. She was the Best Presenter during the USJ-R Accountancy and Finance Research Congress last May, 2015. She had also presented their paper during the AEPP International Research Congress last October, 2015 and Faculty Research Forum last January, 2016.

Miss Enerlas was also one of the presenters of the team who won in the Best Feasibility Studies competition last January, 2015 held at USJ-R main campus. Some of her other experiences are joining writing contests and film festivals, being the President of USJ-R JPIA Academics Arm (2013-2015) and Editor-in-Chief of their school paper Damers’ Correspondence (Highschool, 2010-2011).

Kristine June D. Uy, University of San Jose-Recoletos

is a faculty member of the University of San Jose Recoletos, was born in 1982 and educated at the University of San Jose Recoletos where she graduated magna cum laude (Bachelor of Science in Accountancy , 2003). She also obtained her Master in Business Administration degree (2008) from the same university. A Certified Public Accountant, she worked with Isla Lipana and Company, a member firm of Pricewaterhouse Coopers (2004-2006). She has been a faculty member of the accountancy department of the University of San Jose Recoletos since 2006 up to the present, handling the subjects Basic Accounting, Partnership and Corporation Accounting, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Assurance Services, and Integrated Auditing Theory.

Marjurie Lourince E. Zanoria, University of San Jose-Recoletos

is currently working as full-time Instructor at the University of San Jose - Recoletos. Prior joining the academe, she worked for Punongbayan & Araullo, an auditing firm based in Makati handling clients in the industries manufacturing, resort, academe and business process outsourcing. While studying and reviewing to take the Certified Public Accountant examination, she served as the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman for the years 2007-2010. After her stint in serving the youth, she was elected as the Barangay Councilor for the years 2010 to 2013. She had units in Master in Business Administration at USJ-R and is transferring to Cebu Normal University to take up Master in Public Administration to prepare for more terms in public service.

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2015-06-30

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Anga, J. F. B., Enerlas, J. M. S., Uy, K. J. D., & Zanoria, M. L. E. (2015). Multidimensional Poverty Indicators in light of ASEAN Integration. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1503.01.01

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