A Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) is a commitment by government to ensure that everyone has a minimum level of income to meet their basic needs. This is done through a regular cash transfer or grant, that spurs development and…
A Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) is a commitment by government to ensure that everyone has a minimum level of income to meet their basic needs. This is done through a regular cash transfer or grant, that spurs development and…
2023: A year of growth and impact Celebrating our fifth anniversary in 2023, the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) reflects on a year of substantial progress and expansion. With a newly adopted five-year plan and strategic focus, we intensified efforts…
This working paper explores the macroeconomic and developmental implications of implementing three selected Basic Income Grant (BIG) pathways in South Africa. It does so using the Applied Development Research Solutions' Dynamically Integrated Macro-Micro Simulation Model (DIMMSIM™). Departing from neoclassical economic…
Crucial Role of Climate Financing in a Just Energy Transition This Working Paper, Advancing a Just Transition: A rights-based approach to climate financing, authored by the IEJ for the Climate Ambition to Accountability Project (CAAP) aims to critically assess the…
Introduction: Parliamentary submission responding to the MTBPS In this parliamentary submission the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) welcomes the shift in focus presented by the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) regarding the key challenges facing South Africa's economy. However, our…
Neil ColemanPresentation to South African Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition25 October 2023 Introduction Basic income and inclusive development in South Africa unpacks South Africa contemplating the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) to counteract its severe crises…
This fact sheet provides an overview of South Africa's fiscal position, highlighting the need for a balanced, informed response to the country's economic challenges. It draws on a detailed Policy Brief previously published by the Institute for Economic Justice…
Neil Coleman and Dr Kelle HowsonPresentation - University of Bath Lecture Series19 October 2023 Introduction: A Global Call for Human Rights The struggle for basic income is not merely an economic debate; it's a fight for human rights and dignity…
Impact of IFI Loans on South Africa As South Africa grapples with the implications of loans obtained from International Finance Institutions (IFIs), it is crucial to assess their effects on our nation’s economic stability and, most significantly, on the daily…