Extreme poverty and human rights on universal basic income 2017, para. 43
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Paragraph text
Unconditional cash transfers, although without strings attached, differ from basic income schemes in several respects. First, they are generally paid to households and may vary accordingly. Second, unconditional cash transfers often target the poor or other categories such as children or the elderly. Third, the amount of the unconditional cash transfers often differs, depending on the recipient’s situation.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights