Developing countries Quote by Guy Standing
““Although reducing poverty, economic insecurity, malnutrition and ill-health should be the primary driving forces, an additional factor is the stress being placed on societies all over the world from distress and other forms of migration. A basic income system in impoverished and low-income communities in developing countries would surely encourage more people to stay in and (re)build their communities.””
About This Quote
Source Report: World Bank Poverty and Migration Study, 2020
A basic income can reduce poverty and curb migration by giving people resources to rebuild locally.
In simple terms: Basic income helps keep people in their communities.
Key Takeaway
Implement basic income pilots in low‑income areas.
Themes
poverty
migration
social policy
community development
Mood
hopeful
pragmatic
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- rural development
- urban slums
- post‑conflict reconstruction
- climate displacement
Key Concepts
universal basic income
social safety net
economic stability
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives would make people stay?
- How to fund sustainable programs?
A Different Perspective
May not address root causes of migration like conflict or climate change.
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