UNICEF South Africa’s Public Finance Events in 2023 REPORT.
Read Report The following report encapsulates the rich insights gleaned from a series of seminars and discussions hosted by UNICEF South Africa. These deliberations brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including government officials, experts, civil society representatives, and UN agencies, to delve into critical dimensions of South Africa’s fiscal policy, socio economic rights, and […]
UBIC joint statement | UBIC opposes the draft amendments to the SRD regulations which contradict government’s public commitments, and will harm the most vulnerable
The Minister of Social Development on Wednesday published draft amendments to the regulations governing the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. The main function of the amendment is to give effect to the announced extension of the SRD grant until 2025. However, the government is also taking the opportunity to propose further punitive additions […]
Press Statement: UBI Could Revolutionize South Africa’s Economy!
Social Policy Initiative (SPI) is delighted to be launching its new Strategic Position Paper: The Economics of Implementing Basic Income in South Africa on 14 February 2024 at Fountains Hotel, Cape Town. The paper was authored by renowned financial journalist Duma Gqubule. It advances data to evidence that a decent Universal Basic Income benefit of […]
Global Innovations on Social Security and Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPS) in a Post-Covid World
