Good health and a safe living environment are fundamental indicators of well-being. They are also important domains of a multi-dimensional model of poverty. This report

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The report provides an overview of the methodological approach adopted in the qualitative stage of the Indicators of Poverty and Social Exclusion (IPSE) project. The

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Access: (Paywall/restricted use) Noble, M. and Wright, G. (2013) ‘Ring of Fire – Socially perceived necessities in informal urban settlements in South Africa’, Policy &