Crazy Money

Spoken: English. Subtitles: Dutch.

What happens if the inhabitants of a Ugandan village suddenly receive a basic income for two years, not a single string attached? Is free money truly liberating? The answer lies in the inhabitants’ personal stories. Their successes and tribulations illustrate the impact of one of the most daring projects in contemporary development cooperation. Although it was not a success story for every individual, the project produced surprising results. Attendance at school increased and people started businesses and were able to save. The big consequences of a small sum of money ...