Using Big Data to diagnose poverty in Senegal

In Senegal, more than seven out of ten people are considered poor. This estimate is based on data collected through household income and consumption surveys, coupled with the population census. The problem is that such an approach is costly and requires significant human resources. In fact, many developing countries conduct such surveys only at rare intervals, which limits the monitoring of poverty. Another pitfall is that the traditional approach also provides an inaccurate picture of the situation.