A village in Kenya will become the testing ground for a huge social experiment: giving money directly and unconditionally to those living in poverty.
The experiment led by the charity “GiveDirectly” aims to dispel the claim by some that poor people can’t be trusted with money – as traditionally aid is given in the form of items such as mosquito nets, school supplies, food etc.
The project will provide a universal basic income set at the Kenyan poverty line to dozens of impoverished villages – totalling more than 6,000 people – for 12 years. Thousands more will also receive short-term aid, […]
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