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An Optimized Machine Learning Model for Poverty Detection Using a Multidimensional Data-Driven Approach

Abdulrehman Ahmed Mohamed

2026 Technical University of Mombasa (TUM)

Abstract / Description

Accurate and dynamic poverty detection remains a major challenge where conventional approaches rely on static classifiers and unimodal data, resulting in limited adaptability and reduced predictive accuracy. This research introduces the Multidimensional Data-Driven Approach (MDDA), an optimized machine learning framework that combines hybrid GA-PSO-GWO optimization, graph-based multimodal data fusion, and ethical AI mechanisms incorporating differential privacy and bias mitigation. The framework integrates satellite imagery, mobile metadata, and household survey data to support real-time poverty detection. Experimental evaluation demonstrated 93.2% classification accuracy, an AUC-ROC of 0.946, improved fairness across vulnerable populations, resilience to concept drift, and significant potential for improving the efficiency of public resource allocation. The proposed MDDA provides a scalable and policy-oriented framework for supporting Sustainable Development Goal 1 through accurate, adaptive, and evidence-based poverty monitoring.

Keywords

Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Poverty Detection Multidimensional Data-Driven Approach MDDA Data Science Poverty Analytics Remote Sensing Satellite Imagery Mobile Data Big Data Graph Analytics Optimization Algorithms Genetic Algorithm Particle Swarm Optimization Grey Wolf Optimizer Explainable AI Differential Privacy Fairness in AI Sustainable Development Goals Kenya Decision Support Systems Predictive Analytics Apache Kafka Real-Time Analytics

Suggested Citation

Abdulrehman Ahmed Mohamed. (2026). An Optimized Machine Learning Model for Poverty Detection Using a Multidimensional Data-Driven Approach. Technical University of Mombasa (TUM).

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