Quality of Life is  measured using either subjective or objective indicators. Subjective indicators have lower data reliability and higher validity. The research uses subjective indicators and the purpose is to assess QoL using GIS approach for poverty alleviation decision-making. The research uses twelve indictors under various domains of life in order to assess QoL, and reveal areas that consist of people with low QoL as this will aid poverty alleviation decision making process since policy makers are interested to know the most effective means of improving individuals’ life. The outcomes of this study is expected to help city planners to understand and prioritize the problems that the community face.

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