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Steven Janssens is a Belgian filmmaker and engineer known for his diverse career as a director, editor, and trainer. He gained recognition for documenting Crazy Money (2020), a film capturing the Eight project in Busibi, Uganda, where residents receive unconditional...

In this event, we will be joined by one of the architects of the Swiss Basic Income Referendum, Enno Schmidt. To date, Switzerland is the only country anywhere that has gone to the polls over whether or not to adopt a basic income for all. Despite ingenious...

 Today, we are here with Sarath Davala. He is an international intellectual, an Indian sociologist, and the Chair the of Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN), a global organization fostering dialogue on universal basic income. Of the organizations I write for and...

Note: The concept of basic income discussed here does not conform to BIEN's definition. "Many Americans are struggling with poverty, unemployment, mental health issues, addiction, and other challenges that make it extremely difficult to get back on their feet....

The Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive overview of the global fundraising ecosystem as part of our strategy to ensure financial sustainability in 2025. Deadline for applications: 17 January 2025. Project Overview ●...

Dr. Guy Standing is a Professorial Research Associate at SOAS University of London and a founding member and honorary co-president of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN). This non-governmental organization promotes a basic income for all. Standing discusses the...

Social currencies have emerged as an innovative instrument not only for transferring cash, but also for promoting local development. By boosting local consumption and supporting small businesses, they help communities build self-sustaining economies. Drawing on...

Looking back at 2024, it's clear that the needle has moved on guaranteed income. With over 150 pilots happening in the United States, more people than ever know about guaranteed income, and a majority of voters support it. Independent researchers have begun releasing...

24th BIEN Congress - "Basic Income & Solidarity Economy: New Horizons for Social Protection" – Call for Papers & Early Bird RegistrationThe call for papers is now open!Submit your proposals by February 18, 2025.Early bird registration until March 31, 2025. To...

The Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive overview of the global fundraising ecosystem as part of our strategy to ensure financial sustainability in 2025. Project Overview ● Scope: Conduct a systematic review of worldwide...