What does welfare make possible?: Reinterpreting the National Basic Livelihood Security System through Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach

Key Points

• The evaluation reveals structural constraints in autonomy and choice within the basic livelihood security system.
• Key findings show that while basic livelihood is ensured, personal freedom to plan lives is restricted.
• Assessment based on the capability approach highlights the need for institutional autonomy and diversity.
• Social stigma and conditionality limit the individual's freedom, indicating an urgent need for reform.

Abstract