What others have said about this plan…

“I compared his (Kooistra’s) ideas to mine and found that we agreed on quite a number of things. So, I have a very favorable opinion of the book [the Ideal Self-Image which describes what today we are calling the SIFA Plan]. By being receptive to his reasoning and after carefully considering his ideas we will find we also come to similar conclusions.” Jan Tinbergen, Economist and Nobel Prize Winner

“A basic income is a next phase needed after the phases of charity and, in the Netherlands, social security: removing fear. The next logical phase would be a basic income not only for the Dutch and Europeans but for everyone. It’s a prerequisite for removing anxiety and for ensuring a fair division of goods in the world.” Wouter van Dieren, Member of the Club of Rome

“If this could be realized worldwide, it would be a big step forward and would protect people from poverty and misery. It was not without reason that in 1945 President Roosevelt said that human rights include freedom from fear and want. I think that freedom from want is a crucial prerequisite for the enjoyment of other rights.” Theo van Boven, Professor of International Law Maastricht

“I read the Plan with great interest. It occurs to me this could represent an extraordinary opportunity and a window of hope for the world’s poorest population of which more than 1,3 billion people are living on the edge of survival. I represent the Worlds’ Women and Children’s interests and their rights. We are concerned about reaching the UN objectives by the international community. In such a context such a World plan could economically advance all those who need it most and provide others as they so wish the opportunity to educate themselves and develop their capacity for goodwill and brotherhood. The world’s people and especially the children are indeed waiting for a real implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. And as a woman I know I am not alone with this wish.” Elly Pradervand, Switzerland, Director Women’s World Summit Foundation

“This new Economic Plan on the basis of participation by the rich and the poor alike, is a stroke of genius.”  Vimala Thakar, India, Spiritual Leader

“I read your WORLDPLAN with attention and interest. It is a fascinating project that merits deeper study. The problems faced by humanity at the turn of the century are such, that all imaginative solutions that could lead to sustainable forms of well-being need to be explored. A UN-basic income distribution scheme would come high on this list of priority studies.”  Ervin Laszlo, Italy, President of The Club of Budapest

“Sooner or later your plan will save the world from the economic collapse which is progressively building up.”  Robert Muller, Costa Rica, former UN Assistant-Secretary General