Extreme poverty and human rights on universal basic income 2017, para. 12
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Paragraph text
Basic income is intended as a cash grant; not as in-kind support such as food, vouchers or shelter. This means that individuals must have a means by which to receive the income, such as a bank account, or a cell phone capable of managing electronic payments. This might be problematic where neither banking infrastructure nor cell phone coverage are strong, and will also be difficult for groups such as the homeless, people fleeing domestic violence, and persons with psychosocial disabilities.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights