1st Latin American Congress for Unconditional Universal Basic Income

1st Latin American Congress for Unconditional Universal Basic Income

by | Aug 3, 2024 | Events, News

“Thinking about basic income in a context of crisis and transformation in Latin America” was the general theme of the congress that brought together participants from ten countries in the region and six countries from other continents. Global unrest, women’s unpaid work, transformation of income transfer programs, real forms of financing, colonialism, are some of the notable themes that add to the set of intersections elaborated on the theme of basic income, through articles, summaries, presentations and interventions distributed in thirteen panels and two thematic tables.

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Final Report on Los Angeles Guaranteed Income Pilot

Final Report on Los Angeles Guaranteed Income Pilot

by | Jul 31, 2024 | News

“In October 2021, former Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot (BIG:LEAP) program. Benefitting just over 3,200 households, the program provided $1,000 per month in unconditional cash payments for 12 months to households living in deep poverty within the city of Los Angeles. To qualify, Angelenos were required to be at least 18 years old, have at least one dependent child within the household or be expecting a child, be negatively impacted by COVID-19, and fall below the federal poverty threshold. The program was implemented by the city’s Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), and supported by the general fund as well as investments from local council district leaders. Administrative costs were supported by he Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income.”

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