What happened when basic income was finally tested

The article outlines how basic income moved from theoretical debate to practical implementation through global pilots in Namibia, Brazil, India, South Korea, and Switzerland between 2006 and 2016. These real-world experiments, particularly the N$100 monthly grant in Otjivero-Omitara, demonstrated that regular cash transfers significantly improved local dignity, food security, and school attendance without requiring work tests. This shift proved that basic income gained credibility and complexity by transitioning from philosophical arguments to lived experiences managed by diverse coalitions.

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