The JCTR Basic Needs Basket - A Tool For Action By Employers

The Basic Needs Basket (BNB) is an accurate monthly survey that shows the bare minimum cost of living for a family of six - the basic cost of essential food and non-food items needed by an average sized family to live with a decent and healthy lifestyle. It is truly a minimum, excluding additional everyday costs such as education, transport, healthcare and clothing. This brochure is aimed at raising awareness of the JCTR Basic Needs Basket with all Employers, both formal and informal. You are the drivers of the economy and the main source of income to many households.