Considering recent global crises, the debate surrounding the conceptualisation and implementation of Universal Basic Income (UBI) recurs repeatedly, shedding light on both its benefits and associated challenges. Explore our curated content to delve into this critical issue. Be sure to tune in to our latest special podcast dedicated to UBI. Additionally, you can register for upcoming webinars, review selected publications, and more!
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GitHub Discussions Forum—The Digital Convergence Initiative (DCI) Standards Committee on Interoperability of Social Registry, Social Protection Management Information Systems, and Integrated Beneficiary Registry invites you to participate in a public review on the DCI draft standards. Click here to know more and participate.
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Universal Basic Income (UBI), and versions of it, were debated during the COVID-19 pandemic as policy instruments to address poverty and loss of income, especially as the pandemic exposed the shortcomings in the social protection systems. While UBI has the potential to enhance income security, can it be integrated with social protection systems to complement rather than replace them?
Targeted Subsidies Reform Act (Iranian UBI) | Iran—Established in 2010, the Reform Act aims to replace direct price subsidies with universal cash transfers to households and absorb the increase of the prices of all major petroleum products and natural gas as well as electricity, water and bread. Know more!
