A conversation on the future of a basic income grant – Eurasia Group Conference Call
Eurasia Group Conference Call with IEJ Senior Policy Specialist Neil Coleman on the future of a basic income grant in South Africa.
Universal Basic Income Policy Scorecard
How do parties compare on basic income policy? South Africa needs a basic income grant. More than half of the population lives in poverty, with at least 17 million working-age adults below the food poverty line. 60% of people in…
UBIC Position Paper: Advocating for a dignified basic income
Introduction In this position paper, the Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) outlines our stance on implementing a basic income system in South Africa. Our demands are grounded in principles of equity, dignity, and inclusivity, aiming to address the pressing needs…
Open letter | Ensure social security for all
Read a letter to?the Boards of Governors'of the World Bank and IMF calling on them to change their social protection policies and practices.
Joint Civil Society and Trade Union Submission | Strengthening International Tax Cooperation
An IEJ co-signed submission advocating for fair global tax governance through the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation.
Global Minimum Tax Bill Submission
This submission on the Global Minimum Tax Bill calls for greater transparency, broader application of the tax to more multinationals, and the inclusion of key rules to safeguard South Africa's tax sovereignty and public services.
Strategy 2023-2027 Implementation Plan
The IEJ's Implementation Plan for it's 2023-2027 Strategy delves deeper into the objectives the organisation has set for itself and outlines the concrete steps we are taking to drive systemic social and economic change. Overview of the Implementation Plan The…
Submission | IEJ and #PTG SRD Grant Regulations
The Social Relief of Distress grant suffers from a high rate of exclusion errors, estimated at approximately 50% of eligible individuals. These errors stem from systemic barriers in the application, approval, and appeal processes, exacerbated by inadequate budget allocation. Government…
Parliamentary Submission | Budget 2024
Budget 2024 from National Treasury continues a troubling trend of budget cuts and reliance on private sector spending. Despite repeated warnings from the IEJ about the detrimental effects of austerity measures on the economy and public services, these policies persist…
Alternatives to Austerity: Revenue options to raise the maximum available resources
The IEJ's policy brief, Alternatives to Austerity: Revenue options to raise the maximum available resources, highlights government's failure to mobilise the maximum available resources. The policy brief unpacks and details sources of revenue that continue to sit idle. It argues that by…