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| Estonia created Suve, a state-approved automated chatbot to provide trustworthy information during the COVID-19 situation - Work in Estonia | estonia | Suve is already working on the webpages of Government of Estonia, Estonia’s Health Board, Ministry of Social Affairs, Work in Estonia, International House of Estonia and Invest in Estonia – with other sites soon to follow. During the emergency situation in Estonia, Suve… |
Artificial intelligence, E-services | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.workinestonia.com/estonia-created-suve-a-state-approved-automated-c… | rruggia | |||
| Innovation to combat the Covid-19 crisis — e-Estonia | estonia | Around the globe, people are searching for innovative ideas to tackle problems created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries are scrambling to find solutions to combat the looming economic crisis, manage pressure on the medical system all the while trying to ensure that life can continue as… |
Artificial intelligence | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | https://e-estonia.com/innovation-to-combat-the-covid-19-crisis/ | rruggia | |||
| Suve – chatbot by eeBot | estonia | Suve is an automated chatbot, whose main task is to make sure that you and everyone living in or visiting Estonia get their questions answered from official sources. Suve has been integrated into several public websites. During the emergency situation related to COVID-19, she helps to… |
Artificial intelligence, E-services | covid19 | https://eebot.ee/en/ | rruggia | ||||
| Implementation of the national AuroraAI programme - Valtiovarainministeriö - Valtiovarainministeriö | finland | Implementation of the national AuroraAI programme The aim of the Aurora national artificial intelligence (AI) programme is to implement an operations model based on people’s needs, where artificial intelligence helps citizens and companies to utilise services in a timely and ethically… |
Artificial intelligence | egovernment | https://vm.fi/en/auroraai-en | rruggia | ||||
| Cambodia: Additional Support for Workers and to Revive Economy | cambodia | Asean Briefing (05.08.2020) Under the fifth stimulus package, the government has extended its financial support for private sector employees, in particular, those in the garment, textiles, and footwear industries. Introduced under the previous stimulus package, companies who want to suspend… |
The government has extended its financial support for private sector employees, in particular, those in the garment, textiles, and footwear industries, until September 2020. Suspended employees are entitled to the following monthly subsidies: US$15 for 7-10 days of employment suspension; US… |
Extended support for private-sector employeesUnder the fifth stimulus package, the government has extended its financial support for private sector employees, in particular, those in the garment, textiles, and footwea |
Unemployment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/cambodia-issues-additional-support-for-worke… | siha | |
| Cambodia: Govt. takes measures to cover 20% of minimum wages for workers/employees in the tourism sector as Covid-19 causes financial losses | cambodia | Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (03.04.2020) The government announced ... a measure to assist minimum wage workers employed in the tourism sector amid COVID-19 fears. It said in a statement the government will pay 20 percent of the workers’ minimum wages as the tourism sector… |
The government will pay 20 percent of minimum wages for the workers in the tourism sector, such as hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and travel agencies, that deals with loss of income. |
"Measure to offset tourism sector wages amid virus: Government", 2 April 2020 The government announced ... a measure to assist minimum wage workers employed in the tourism sector amid COVID-19 fears. It said in a statement the government will pay 20 percent of the workers’ mi |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/cambodia-govt-takes-measures-to-cover-2… | siha | |
| Bolivia: Decreto Supremo 4298: Incentivos tributarios para la reactivación económica y el empleo - Noticias | bolivia | boliviaemprende.com (28.07.2020) El Decreto Supremo 4298 del 24 de julio del 2020, crea incentivos tributarios para la reactivación económica y crea también un régimen tributario promocionar la creación de nuevas empresas. Además, fomentar el consumo y producción de bienes hechos en Bolivia.… |
New monotax contribution regime to foster new businesses through Supreme Decree 4298 of July 24, 2020. It promotes the consumption and production of goods made in Bolivia. The new regime consolidates the payment of VAT, IUE and IT in a monotax of 5% on gross sales, and includes… |
El Decreto Supremo 4298 del 24 de julio del 2020, crea incentivos tributarios para la reactivación económica y crea también un régimen tributario promocionar la creación de nuevas empresas. Además, fomentar el consumo y producción de bienes hechos en Bolivia. Consolida el pago del IVA, IU |
Contribution collection and compliance | covid19, self-employed | Published Measures summary | https://boliviaemprende.com/noticias/decreto-supremo-4298-incentivos-tributario… | mmarquez | |
| Bolivia: Pruebas de laboratorio necesarias para darse de baja por COVID-19 | bolivia | periodicobolivia.com.bo (28.07.2020) El decreto supremo Nr. 4295 establece un procedimiento excepcional para realizar los trámites de baja laborales, en primera instancia se aceptarán las pruebas de PCR y las pruebas rápidas, pero estas deben ser de instituciones o laboratorios autorizados por… |
The Supreme Decree No. 4295 establishes an exceptional procedure to carry out the sickness leave procedures due to COVID-19. Now, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests and the rapid tests will also be accepted, but these must come from institutions or laboratories authorized by… |
Bolivia Digital El ministro de Trabajo, Óscar Mercado, informó este martes que se aprobó el Decreto Supremo N.º 4295, a pedido de la presidenta Jeanine Áñez, el cual facilita los procesos de bajas y altas para trabajadores con COVID-19, dichos trámites deben ser realizados por la unidad d |
Health, Cash sickness benefits | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.periodicobolivia.com.bo/decreto-supremo-4295-facilita-los-tramites-… | mmarquez | |
| Australia: Temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown rates | australia | Australian Taxation Office (29.07.2020) The government is temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions and similar products by 50% for 2019–20 and 2020–21. This measure will benefit retirees holding these products by reducing the need to sell… |
The government is temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions and similar products by 50% for 2019–20 and 2020–21. This measure will benefit retirees holding these products by reducing the need to sell investment assets to fund minimum drawdown… |
Old-age pensions, COVID-19, Financial crisis | adequacy, covid19, economic crisis | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ato.gov.au/general/new-legislation/the-australian-government-s-econ… | siha | ||
| Bolivia: Beneficiarios de Renta Dignidad pueden autorizar a familiares realizar cobro | bolivia | paginasiete.bo (02.08.2020) Para evitar que las personas adultas se contagien en las filas, el beneficiario podrá autorizar a un familiar para el cobro en su representación, mediante nota impresa o escrita a mano, firmada o autorizada con su huella dactilar. |
To prevent older adults from becoming infected in the waiting lines, the beneficiary may authorize a family member to collect the Renta Dignidad bonus payment (13th payment in December now to be paid as of August and until Septermber 30th) on their behalf, by means of a… |
Página Siete Digital / La Paz Desde este lunes 3 de agosto inicia el pago adelantado del aguinaldo de la Renta Dignidad 2020, que beneficiará a todas las personas mayores desde los 60 años. Para el cobro, la Gestora Pública y el Servicio Nacional del Sistema de Reparto (Senasir) estableci |
Old-age pensions, Service quality, Service delivery, Cash transfers | covid19, customer_services | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.paginasiete.bo/economia/2020/8/2/conozca-como-se-hara-el-pago-del-a… | mmarquez | |
| Bolivia: Pago anticipado de aguinaldo de la Renta Digniddad | bolivia | boliviasegura.gob.bo (31.07.2020) El Decreto Supremo 4303 autoriza, de manera excepcional, el pago anticipado del Aguinaldo de la Renta Dignidad, por la Gestión 2020 a los Beneficiarios de la Renta Universal de Vejez (Renta Dignidad). El aguinaldo normalmente se paga en diciembre, y ahora se… |
Supreme Decree 4303 exceptionally authorizes the advance payment to August of the "Renta Dignidad" Income Bonus (a 13th payment in December), for the Beneficiaries of the Universal Income of Old Age cash program ("Renta Dignidad"). |
Old-age pensions, Cash transfers | service delivery | Published Measures summary | https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/normativa.php | mmarquez | ||
| Bolivia: Extension of national quarantine until August 31st | bolivia | boliviasegura.gob.bo (26.06.2020) El decreto 4302 amplía el plazo de la cuarentena nacional, condicionada y dinámica dispuesto por el Parágrafo I del Artículo 2 del Decreto Supremo N° 4276, de 26 de junio de 2020, hasta el 31 de agosto de 2020. |
Decree 4302 extends the term of the national quarantine until August 31, 2020. |
Health | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/normativa.php | mmarquez | ||
| Vietnam: International health insurance required for experts entering Vietnam from August 5, 2020 | vietnam | Viet Nam Social Security (28.07.2020) The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 prevention and control has just issued Official Letter 3949/CV-BCD on strengthening the assurance of COVID-19 epidemic prevention for experts entering Vietnam. Accordingly, the units that invite… |
According to Official Letter 3949/CV-BCD, the ministries, branches and provincial and municipal People's Committees must notify the units that invite experts for business to ensure that they participate in international health insurance or agencies or organizations must make a commitment to… |
International health insurance required for experts entering Vietnam from August 5, 2020 28/07/2020 11:00 AM The National Stee |
Health insurance, COVID-19 | covid19, policy reponse | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?ItemID=9351&… | siha | |
| Australia: Waiting periods continue to be waived | australia | Services Australia (28.07.2020) We’ll continue to waive some waiting periods for new claims until 31 December 2020. This includes the: Ordinary Waiting Period, Newly Arrived Resident’s Waiting Period, Seasonal Work Preclusion Period. |
We’ll continue to waive some waiting periods for new claims until 31 December 2020. This includes the: Ordinary Waiting Period, Newly Arrived Resident’s Waiting Period, Seasonal Work Preclusion Period. |
Extension of coverage, Service quality | Covid19_deconfinement_measures, services quality | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/news/how-coronavirus-supplemen… | siha | ||
| Australia: Gradual return of mutual obligation requirements | australia | Department of Education, Skills and Employment (28.07.2020) Mutual obligation requirements will continue to be gradually introduced. From 4 August 2020, job seekers must be willing to accept any offer of suitable paid work and penalties will now apply if a job seeker refuses a job without a… |
Mutual obligation requirements will continue to be gradually introduced. From 4 August 2020, job seekers must be willing to accept any offer of suitable paid work and penalties will now apply if a job seeker refuses a job without a reasonable excuse. |
Gradual return of mutual obligation requirementsMutual obligation requirements will continue to be gradually introduced. From 4 August 2020, job seekers must be willing to accept any offer of suitable paid work and penalties will now apply if a job seeker refuses a job without a |
Unemployment, COVID-19 | Covid19_deconfinement_measures, job networking, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/job-seekers | siha | |
| Australia: Changes to eligibility for some income support payments after 25 September 2020 | australia | Services Australia (21.07.2020) The income free area for JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance for job seekers will increase to $300 per fortnight. The income free area is currently $106 for JobSeeker Payment and $143 for Youth Allowance. This means you can earn more but still get the… |
The income free area for JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance for job seekers will increase to $300 per fortnight. This means you can earn more but still get the maximum payment rates. From 25 September 2020, means testing will be reintroduced. This includes asset testing for all… |
Changes to eligibility for some income support payments after 25 September 2020Income test changesThe income free area for JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance for job seekers will increase. This means you can earn more but still get the maximum payment rates. The i |
Service quality, COVID-19 | covid19, Covid19_deconfinement_measures, services quality | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/news/how-coronavirus-supplemen… | siha | |
| Australia: Changes to the Coronavirus Supplement amount | australia | Services Australia (21.07.2020) The Australian Government is extending the Coronavirus Supplement until 31 December 2020. The Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight is available until 24 September 2020. Beyond this date, the Coronavirus Supplement will be available at $250 per… |
The Australian Government is extending the Coronavirus Supplement until 31 December 2020. The Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight is available until 24 September 2020. Beyond this date, the Coronavirus Supplement will be available at $250 per fortnight until 31 December 2020… |
Extension of coverage, COVID-19 | covid19, Covid19_deconfinement_measures, Emergency grants, extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/news/how-coronavirus-supplemen… | siha | ||
| Australia: JobKeeper extension | australia | Treasury.gov.au (21.07.2020) On 21 July, the Government announced it is extending the JobKeeper Payment until 28 March 2021 and is targeting support to those businesses and not-for-profits which continue to be significantly impacted by the Coronavirus. From 28 September 2020, eligibility for the… |
On 21 July, the Government announced it is extending the JobKeeper Payment until 28 March 2021 and is targeting support to those businesses and not-for-profits which continue to be significantly impacted by the Coronavirus. From 28 September 2020, eligibility for the JobKeeper Payment will be… |
JobKeeper extension On 21 July, the Government announced it is extending the JobKeeper Payment until 28 March 2021 and is targeting support to those businesses and not-for-profits which continue to be significantly impacted by the Coronavirus. From 28 September 2020, eligibility for the J |
Unemployment, Extension of coverage | covid19, Covid19_deconfinement_measures, Emergency grants, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/jobkeeper/extension | siha | |
| Singapore: The Courage Fund For Lower-Income Households affected by COVID-19 | singapore | Ministry of Social and Family Development (31.07.2020) The Courage Fund will help lower-income households affected by COVID-19 who meet the following criteria: 1. At least one household member is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. 2. At least one household member contracted… |
The Courage Fund, one-time lump sum of up to $1,000, is paid to lower-income households affected by COVID-19. Applications should be made within 6 months from the end of the Home Quarantine Order. |
The Courage Fund For Lower-Income Households affected by COVID-19Target beneficiaries and eligibility criteria The Courage Fund will help lower-income households affected by COVID-19 who meet the following criteria: 1. At least one househo |
Social assistance, Cash transfers, Social protection floor, COVID-19 | covid19, poverty | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.msf.gov.sg/assistance/Pages/covid19relief.aspx#CSG | siha | |
| Singapore: COVID-19 Support Grant | singapore | Ministry of Social and Family Development (31.07.2020) COVID-19 Support Grant is paid to Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, aged 16 years and above, who are presently involuntarily unemployed due to retrenchment or contract termination, or presently on involuntary no-pay… |
COVID-19 Support Grant is paid to Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, aged 16 years and above, who are involuntarily unemployed due to retrenchment or contract termination, or on involuntary no-pay leave (NPL) for at least three consecutive months, or experiencing… |
Target beneficiaries and eligibility criteria Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, aged 16 years and above, who are presently involuntarily unemployed due to retrenchment or contract termination, or presently on involuntary no-pay leave (NPL) for |
Unemployment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.msf.gov.sg/assistance/Pages/covid19relief.aspx#CSG | siha | |
| Singapore: Self-employed person income relief scheme (SIRS) | singapore | NTUC (31.07.2020) SIRS helps Singaporean self-employed persons (SEPs) with less means and family support tide over this period of extraordinary economic uncertainty. SEPs to receive $3,000 each in May, July and October 2020. SIRS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Singaporean SEPs can… |
Self-employed person income relief scheme (SIRS) helps Singaporean self-employed persons (SEPs) with less means and family support tide over this period of extraordinary economic uncertainty. SEPs to receive $3,000 each in May, July and October 2020. Singaporean SEPs who meet all… |
SIRS helps Singaporean self-employed persons (SEPs) with less means and family support tide over this period of extraordinary economic uncertainty. NTUC is assisting the Ministry of Manpower to manage applications and appeals of those who do not auto-qualify. SIRS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Service delivery, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, self-employed, service delivery | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ntuc.com.sg/sirs/#about-us | siha | |
| Germany: German parliament approves basic pension law | germany | IPE (02.07.2020) The German parliament, Bundestag, has approved the law for the introduction of the basic pension – Grundrente – from 1 January 2021. The Grundrente is paid in the form of a supplement to pensioners with at least 33 years of contributions to the statutory pension insurance… |
The German parliament, Bundestag, has approved the law for the introduction of the basic pension – Grundrente – from 1 January 2021. The grand coalition partners CDU/CSU and SPD voted in favour, the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the liberal party FDP were against the measur |
Old-age pensions, Service quality, Population ageing | adequacy, family_gender_society, gender_and_inequality | Published Measures summary | https://www.ipe.com/news/german-parliament-approves-basic-pension-law/10046670… | siha | ||
| Uruguay: Autorizaciones especiales de cobro en junio para mayores de 65 años | uruguay | bps.gub.uy (21.05.2020) Debido a que continúa la situación de emergencia sanitaria, BPS vuelve a dar la posibilidad a quienes tengan 65 años o más y cobren sus prestaciones en redes de cobranza descentralizada o en locales de pago del BPS, que puedan autorizar a otra persona a cobrar sus… |
As the health emergency situation continues, BPS gives again the possibility to those who are 65 years or older and collect their benefits in decentralized collection networks or in BPS payment locations, who may authorize another person to collect their benefits for the month of… |
21/5/2020 Autorizaciones especiales de cobro en junio para mayores de 65 años Debido a que continúa la situación de emergencia sanitaria, BPS vuelve a dar la posibilidad a quienes tengan 65 años o más y cobren sus prestaciones en redes de cobranza descentralizada o en loca |
Old-age pensions, E-services, Service quality, Service delivery | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.bps.gub.uy/17277/autorizaciones-especiales-de-cobro-en-junio-para-m… | mmarquez | |
| Uruguay: New consultation channels | uruguay | bps.gub.uy (24.07.2020) BPS lanza tres nuevos canales que facilitan el acceso a las consultas de Subsidio por Desempleo: web, WhatsApp y app móvil BPS Personas. Buscando facilitar el acceso a la información, con las dificultades que el contexto de emergencia sanitaria presenta, pensando en las… |
The Social Welfare Bank (BPS) launches three new channels that facilitate access to Unemployment Subsidy queries: web, WhatsApp and BPS People mobile app. |
BPS lanza tres nuevos canales que facilitan el acceso a las consultas de Subsidio por Desempleo: web, WhatsApp y app móvil BPS Personas.
Buscando facilitar el acceso a la información, con las dificultades que el contexto de emergencia sanitaria presenta, pe |
E-services, Service quality | covid19, digital platforms | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.bps.gub.uy/17407/nuevos-canales-de-consulta-sobre-subsidio-por-dese… | mmarquez | |
| Uruguay: Extension of 3 more months of partial unemployment benefits | uruguay | bps.gub.uy (21.07.2020) Debido a que continúa la situación de emergencia sanitaria, se amplía el régimen especial de subsidio por desempleo para trabajadores que reciban una remuneración por día u hora y para trabajadores con ingresos variables o destajistas por reducción parcial de ingresos.… |
Extension of 3 more months of the partial (special) unemployment insurance, from July 1st until September 30th. This government-subsidized measure was introduced on March 20th, 2020. The subsidy consists of a daily, average wage per day not worked for workers with a reduced number of working… |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.bps.gub.uy/4814/novedades-para-trabajadores.html | mmarquez |