WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series – Social Protection

WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series Presentation 5: Social Protection Leo de Haan (International School of Social Studies, The Hague) AF Kamanzi (University of Namibia) Social protection, once a peripheral topic in development talks, gained prominence in the late 1990s. Initially seen as too costly for developing nations and primarily benefiting formal sector workers, it evolved with […]

Politics of Basic Income Talk Series – Vincent Liegey Presents ‘A Degrowth Perspective on UBI’ – April 18th at 4pm

Vincent Liegey will explore the integration of Universal Basic Income (UBI) within the degrowth movement, examining its potential as a tool for systemic change. Can UBI, when aligned with degrowth principles, contribute to a sustainable and equitable future? How does it intersect with broader strategies for social and economic transformation?   Title: A Degrowth Perspective […]

April 22-24: Participate in Basic Income Research and Earn Money: FRIBIS Team SoCoBis Hosting Basic Income Experiments in Freiburg

The FRIBIS Team SoCoBis is hosting a series of behavioral economic experiments at the University of Freiburg from April 22 to 24, 2024. Participants will have the opportunity not only to actively partake in experimental research on basic income within a playful setting but also to earn money in the process. Learn more about it […]

An Open Forum on Feminist Definitions of Basic Income

co-organised by FRIBIS UBI and Gender team (FRIBIS-UBIG) and by BIEN working group for Clarification of BI definition (BIEN-CBID)Facilitators: Chloe Halpenny, Annie Miller, Toru Yamamori, and Almaz Zelleke Researchers, activists, and community members interested in basic income are invited to this open forum to discuss feminist definitions of basic income. Background: Is a penny a […]

WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series – Empirical Normative Research

WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series Presentation 6: Empirical Normative Research Tobias Jäger (University of Freiburg The social contract has a long theoretical history. However, the empirical utilization of this idea is still rarely observed. This presentation focuses on the empirical relevance of social contract experiments to justify normative statements. The foundation of normative goals beyond efficiency […]

Politics of Basic Income Talk Series – Emergency basic income: Distraction or Opportunity – May 16th at 4pm

Jurgen De Wispelaere and Francesca Bastagli will explore the implications of Emergency Basic Income (EBI) for social protection systems and its relationship to Universal Basic Income (UBI). They will examine whether EBI can be integrated into existing programs, overcome barriers, and fuel changes towards more generous policies, while also discussing the divided opinions on whether […]

WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series – Workshop 1: Social Contract and Ubuntu – Individuality and communities illustrated by the example of UBI

WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series Workshop 1: Social Contract and Ubuntu - Individuality and communities illustrated by the example of UBI The first workshop aims to compare and contrast Ubuntu and Social contact. While Ubuntu originates from a communal standpoint, the social contract begins at the individual level. What can we learn from both Ubuntu and […]

WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series – Workshop 2: Gradualism in UBI, Social Protection and WEF

WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series Workshop 2: Gradualism in UBI, Social Protection and WEF Gradualism is a pivotal concept not just in policy implementation but also in understanding its effects. It contrasts with a "big bang" approach. Our workshop aims to explore the intricacies of gradualism, having UBI, social protection and water-energy-food as case studies. We […]

WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series – Workshop 3: Normative Social Experiments and UBI

WEF-FABI Online Seminar Series Workshop 3: Normative Social Experiments and UBI In the final workshop, we aim to discuss social contract experiments and their potential applications. We will provide a quick overview of the methodology, then delve into research ideas proposed by the participants and address questions regarding the method. Register for the Workshop using […]

Politics of Basic Income Talk Series – UBI in Central and Eastern Europe: Attention, Strategies and Reforms – June 20th at 4pm

Title: UBI in Central and Eastern Europe: Attention, Strategies and Reforms   Date: 20th of June, 4:00 pm (UK time)   Location: Zoom (Click here to join the meeting) Abstract: This talk will bring together speakers from three Central European countries to discuss the situation of UBI in their regions, focusing on the political atmosphere, […]

UBIMar/CEDE Methods Workshop – From Policy Puzzles to Research Strategies: Studying Municipal Social Policies in Maricá, Niterói and Beyond

UBIMar/CEDE Methods Workshop - From Policy Puzzles to Research Strategies: Studying Municipal Social Policies in Maricá, Niterói and Beyond General Information Where? Universidade Federal Fluminense, Gragoatá, Bloco F, AuditórioWhen? Thursday, 27/06/2024 Further information available here Abstract As the first ever implemented basic income-inspired municipal social policy, the Renda Básica de Cidadania de Maricá (RBC) has […]