Vincentian Chair of Social Justice 2024–25

Poverty is About People: “Policy and Poverty: Why is the Multidimensional Poverty Index Necessary?”

Tuesday, March 11
1:50–3:15 p.m.
D’Angelo Center, Room 416C

Each year, the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice selects a justice theme with the help of the wider St. John’s University community. National and international scholars then contribute to the theme’s exploration.

Sabina Alkire, D.Phil is the 2024–25 Vincentian Chair of Social Justice. She earned a D.Phil in Economics from the University of Oxford. Currently, she is a Professor of Poverty and Human Development and directs the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative at the University of Oxford. Previously, she worked at George Washington University, Harvard University, the United Nations’ Commission on Human Security, and the World Bank.

She is delivering a series of four talks with a central focus on Poverty is About People. 

You are invited to attend her third lecture, “Policy and Poverty: Why is the Multidimensional Poverty Index Necessary?” on Tuesday, March 11, from 1:50 to 3:15 p.m. in room 416C of the D’Angelo Center.

The talk will be recorded for those who are unable to attend. Visit www.stjohns.edu/VCSJ to register.