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UBI4ALL’s 7th Basic Income Raffle: November 24

UBI4ALL’s 7th Basic Income Raffle: November 24

UBI4ALL, a pioneering organization committed to advancing the concept of Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) worldwide, is excited to announce its 7th Basic Income raffle. On November 24, 2024, UBI4ALL will award a life-changing €9,600 per year (€800 per month) to a...

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Special series of publications on UBI in Neoliberal Times

Special series of publications on UBI in Neoliberal Times

 UBI in the Heartlands of Neoliberalism published by openDemocracy Part 1 | Getting on with it UBI in the US ‘not just an idea’ – it’s achievableShafeka Hasash, Economic Security Project 'Hope goes a long way': BI as a lifeline for ex-prisonersKevin Scott, Community...

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Can Malaysia Implement Universal Basic Income?

Can Malaysia Implement Universal Basic Income?

Dr. Sarath Davala, Lee Seng Kiat, Prof. Geoffrey and John Michael, Asia-Pacific Hub Manager for BIEN, have joined a Radio show to discuss 'Can Malaysia implement a UBI' in the show called Beyond the Ballot Box by Journalist Dashran Yohan. To listen to the podcast,...

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Can Universal Basic Income really improve mental health?

Can Universal Basic Income really improve mental health?

Photo: Skorzewiak/shutterstock.comRecent UBI trials reveal that guaranteed income provides immediate mental health relief, but sustaining long-term benefits may depend on lasting economic security. Interest is surging in the idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) – a...

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BIEN Congresses

Basic Income, Solidarity Economy and Social Protection

The 24th BIEN CONGRESS in Maricá & Niterói – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 27-29 August 2025

Maricá provides unconditional transfers to almost half of its population.  7 other cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro have already created their own local currencies inspired by Maricá’s Citizens Basic Income.  Our other host city, Niterói provides transfers benefiting more than 100,000 individuals.

Pre-congress events: Latin America Day: 25 Aug. & Early Career Day: 26 Aug.

Call for Papers Announcement: Nov. 2024

Linkedin & Instagrambiencongress25 (at) gmail [dot] com

BIEN2024 was August 29–31 (Pictures and more coming soon)

Papers, pictures, and videos from BIEN2023.


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