Universal basic income as development solution?

Lacey, Anita

doi:10.1177/1468018116684269

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“…This unconditionally differentiates other payment programmes that often target specific population groups to meet social or economic objectives. UBI is informed by values of human rights and individual freedom (Lacey 2017 ; Van Parijs 2004 ). This commitment can also be directed to wider poverty alleviation (Lacey 2017 ; Ravallion 2019 ).…”

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Universal Basic Income (UBI) for Reducing Inequalities and Increasing Socio-Economic Inclusion: A Proposal for a New Sustained Policy Perspective

Wijngaarde

Vinanchiarachi²,

Readman³

2021

Crime Prevention and Justice in 2030

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The consequences of poverty, current technological innovation (the change of the nature of work) for the labour market and overall societal transformation strengthened the interest of governments, intergovernmental policy-making bodies and international experts in Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This Declaration states that “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control”. The article alludes to a universal basic income/unconditional basic income (UBI)—a kind of cash welfare programme in which all citizens (or permanent residents) of a country receive a regular, liveable and unconditional amount of money from the government. Governments recommitted themselves to ensuring decent work and social protection for all through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Article 25 has never been implemented globally through appropriate government interventions and redistributive measures. Such measures are and have been pursued on a trial basis as evidenced by country experiences contained in this chapter. This could eventually open the door to a global basic income elsewhere in the world, framed on the specific needs and conditions of countries. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) likewise could explore whether such an unconditional income yields returns in terms of Inclusive Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID) within the framework of possible income and employment effects of UBI triggered by technical assistance and business support services. Such an endeavour would take UBI beyond its monetary threshold and make it a potential source of sustainable livelihoods for social wellbeing and income creation. In these unprecedented times, citizens in almost every country will face an uphill battle to address their socio-economic basic needs. The insecurity and great uncertainties caused by COVID-19 in 2020 and beyond, especially among the poor and small-scale businesses and subsistence farmers, will compel governments and UN agencies to develop new strategies. UBI, with all its variations, should be accepted as a universal condition and safety net for everyone.

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Section: What Is Universal Basic Income?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Universal Basic Income (UBI) for Reducing Inequalities and Increasing Socio-Economic Inclusion: A Proposal for a New Sustained Policy Perspective

Wijngaarde

Vinanchiarachi²,

Readman³

2021

Crime Prevention and Justice in 2030

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“…Progressive taxation can also provide funding for some sort of direct and indirect redistribution of wealth such as expanded Conditional Cash Transfer/4Ps scheme and universal basic income—which, despite their limitations, are generally seen as redistributive programs. In the case of universal basic income, Lacey (2017) speaks of a “growing body of evidence of the effectiveness of UBI programmes” which need “to be deployed as part of a range of counter-poverty initiatives that take into account the wider social and economic context…”…”

Section: Wage Hikes and Tax Reform For Income And Wealth Redistributionmentioning

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Transitioning to a Progressive Green Economy in the Philippines

Juan

2020

Journal of Developing Societies

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Informed by theoretical discussions and statistics on the Anthropocene and sustainable development, this article is focused on tackling Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), primarily SDG 1 (“end poverty in all its forms everywhere”); SDG 7 (“ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”); SDG 10 (“reduce inequality within and among countries”); and related SDGs that are at the nexus of poverty, inequality, and renewable energy. This discussion serves as a springboard for (re)crafting a state-led sustainable development plan for the progressive transition to a green economy in the Philippines, as a pro-active response to global environmental change.

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“…He draws focus on how to tackle labour market/employment and poverty issues while transforming into UBI and how to implement the UBI principals in order to constrain the misusage risks given. Lacey (2017) provides some thesis and anti-thesis remarks from both sides of the UBI debate, providing some experimental results from Finland and Namibia, and ongoing application examples from Iran and Alaska. It is emphasized that UBI is gathering some significant support and the UBI supporters are gathering empirical evidence to support their side, showing UBI as a legitimate tool to tackle gender-based and/or race-based issues in addition to wealth distribution.…”

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confidence: 99%