Basic Income Earth Network
| Abbreviation | BIEN |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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."