UBIC Position Paper Advocating for a Dignified Basic Income

The Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) position paper advocates for the implementation of a universal, unconditional, and redistributive basic income system in South Africa for individuals aged 18-59 to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality.

• The UBIC advocates for a basic income system for individuals aged 18-59 in South Africa that is universal, unconditional, redistributive, individual, and dependable. The goal is to provide a dignified income floor that eliminates exclusion errors and simplifies administration.
• The proposed system emphasizes a phased implementation toward universality through progressive taxation and accountable planning, ensuring fiscal sustainability while prioritizing the most vulnerable and existing beneficiaries.
• To ensure dignity and adequacy, the UBIC proposes that the basic income value be set at or above the national poverty line and increased over time. Furthermore, payments should be made to individuals rather than households to promote autonomy and reduce gender disparities.

APA

katie (2024). UBIC Position Paper Advocating for a Dignified Basic Income. Institute for Economic Justice. https://iej.org.za/resource/strategy-document/ubic-position-paper-advocating-for-a-dignified-basic-income/

Chicago

katie. UBIC Position Paper Advocating for a Dignified Basic Income. Institute for Economic Justice, 2024. https://iej.org.za/resource/strategy-document/ubic-position-paper-advocating-for-a-dignified-basic-income/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{katie2024ubic, author = {katie}, title = {{UBIC Position Paper Advocating for a Dignified Basic Income}}, publisher = {Institute for Economic Justice}, year = {2024}, month = may, url = {https://iej.org.za/resource/strategy-document/ubic-position-paper-advocating-for-a-dignified-basic-income/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }