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In order to measure the effectiveness of the GESE system, Asif
provided a framework for measuring the socioeconomic level of
society called the Holistic Socioeconomic Index. Other indices that
were used before such as the Multidimensional Poverty Index, Global
Happiness Index and other indices were no longer used. This is
because the Holistic Socioeconomic Index built by Asif is more
complex and comprehensive for unravelling the socioeconomic
problems of a household. The Holistic Socioeconomic Index measures
all aspects of life including economic conditions, welfare, protection,
and the health and education of the community.
Without realising, a week has passed. The long-awaited day has arrived.
Asif will present the results of his research at the Global Poverty
Eradication Conference organized by Yunus Social Business in
collaboration with the United Nation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It feels
like a heavy burden to carry such a big idea. Asif was nervous because
this conference was attended by economic experts from all over the
world. He began the presentation by explaining the concept of the
GESE system, how it worked, the importance of this system, the role
to be played by all parties involved, as well as the expected impact from
the implementation of this system at the global level.
After the presentation was finished, Asif felt that all the pained screams
he had been working on all this time were worth it. Asif's study was
crowned as the best study in the conference. Alhamdulillah. Asif gives
thanks to God. It is not human appreciation that is requested. I was
surprised when a great figure like Professor Muhammad Yunus came
to congratulate me. He was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for
his significant contribution to the eradication of poverty in Bangladesh.
In a corner of the hall, Dr Hamdi and some lecturers were seen
chatting. I was surprised by the presence of my academic supervisor. I
didn't know that he was also present at this conference. I smile to see
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