Multiple Overlapping Deprivation Analysis (MODA) is a methodology developed by UNICEF which provides a comprehensive approach to the multidimensional aspects of child poverty and deprivation. MODA builds on earlier multidimensional poverty studies and encompasses a large set of tools ranging from deprivation headcounts in single dimensions via multiple overlap analysis to multidimensional deprivation ratios and their decomposition. The MODA methodology places the child at the heart of the analysis and concentrates on those aspects of well-being that are relevant for the children at particular stages of their lives. Moreover, the analysis indicates which deprivations children experience simultaneously. The information found when analyzing groups of children with overlapping and non-overlapping deprivations points towards mechanisms needed for effective policy design to address children’s needs as accurately as possible.
This technical note refers to a special application of MODA, and applies a multidimensional deprivation analysis to a cross-country setting (CC-MODA). The CC-MODA study gives insights to child deprivation within and across countries, and provides an indication on who the multiply deprived children are, where they live and what aspects of child well-being they are deprived of. CC-MODA is an ongoing project the results of which are presented on a web-portal. This particular note offers an in depth explanation of the technical decisions that have been made to obtain these results.