Basic Income Earth Network
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"BIEN" redirects here. For other uses, see Bien.
The Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN; until 2004 Basic Income European Network) is a network of academics and activists interested in the idea of basic income. It serves as a link between individuals and groups committed to or interested in basic income, and fosters informed discussion on this topic throughout the world. BIEN's website defines a basic income as "a periodic cash payment unconditionally delivered to all on an individual basis, without means-test or work requirement."
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Abbreviation | BIEN |
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Formation | 1986 |
Type | Non-governmental organisation |
Legal status | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
Purpose | To educate the general public about Basic Income, that is, a periodic cash payment delivered to all on an individual basis, without means test or work requirement; to serve as a link between the individuals and groups committed to, or interested in, Basic Income; to stimulate and disseminate research about Basic Income; and to foster informed public discussion on Basic Income throughout the world. |
Headquarters | 286 Ivydale Road, London SE15 3DF, United Kingdom |
Membership | https://basicincome.org/about-bien/membership/ |
Official language | English |
Chair | Sarath Davala[1] |
Vice-Chair | Hilda Latour |
Secretary | Diana Bashur |
Treasurer | Malcolm Torry |
Main organ | Executive Committee / General Assembly |
Website | https://basicincome.org/ |
Remarks | Updated in 2023 |
Formerly called | Basic Income European Network |
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