Extreme poverty and human rights on universal basic income 2017, para. 11
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Under a basic income system, regular payments would be made to recipients, for example on a monthly basis. Predictability and continuity ensure that redistributive and poverty-reducing goals are met, whereas one-time only payments or lump sums do not ensure a consistent floor.
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights