Namibia: Govt Says Basic Income Grant Feasible… At a Proposed N$389 Monthly

Namibia: Govt Says Basic Income Grant Feasible... At a Proposed N$389 Monthly

The Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare believes the proposed universal Basic Income Grant (BIG) for unemployed Namibians between the ages of 18 and 59 is indeed feasible, albeit at a less than N$400 a month.

The ministry’s executive director, Esther Lusepani, yesterday said this was concluded after the finalisation of the government feasibility study meant to determine whether the country can introduce a basic income grant (BIG) to benefit roughly 1.2 million unemployed people.

"The study proposed that the BIG can be feasible at a proposed amount of N$389.00 monthly (lower bound poverty rate).Nevertheless, the BIG forms a part […]

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