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| Social Protection Response to the COVID-19 Crisis: Options for Developing Countries | Economics for Inclusive Prosperity (April 2020) We provide an overview of the policies that could form a comprehensive social protection strategy in developing countries, with examples of specific policies adopted around the developing world in recent days. Our core argument is that middle-… |
Social assistance | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://econfip.org/policy-brief/social-protection-response-to-the-covid-19-cri… | pmassetti | ||||
| Chile: Nuevos montos y cobertura del beneficio Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia 2.0 | chile | bonosdelgobierno.com (15.06.2020) Nuevo Plan de Emergencia es anunciado por el gobierno en donde aumentaría a 100.000 pesos el Bono Familiar de Emergencia por integrante, alcanzando un universo de 2.1 Millones de hogares beneficiarios. ¿En que consiste las mejoras del nuevo Bono… |
New Emergency Plan is announced by the government which would increase to 100,000 pesos the Family Emergency Bonus per member, reaching a universe of 2.1 million beneficiary households. The socio-economic focus section has been expanded: from 60% to 80% of greater vulnerability in the short… |
Nuevo Plan de Emergencia es anunciado por el gobierno en donde aumentaría a 100.000 pesos el Bono Familiar de Emergencia por integrante, alcanzando un universo de 2.1 Millones de hoga |
Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, family | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.emol.com/noticias/Economia/2020/06/14/989081/Nuevo-IFE-montos-y-cob… | cambrosio | |
| S. Korea: NPS operated community treatment centers and temporary housing | korea, Republic of | mohw.go.kr (12.03.2020) At the outset of the virus infection, Daegu saw the largest increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. Therefore, NPS offered its facilities to be used as community treatment centers and was entrusted by Central Disaster… |
NPS offered its facilities to be used as community treatment centers and was entrusted by Central Disaster Management Headquarters with the management of Gyeonggi International 2 Community Treatment Center that hosted patients from abroad that have relatively mild… |
Health, Housing | covid19 | Published Measures summary | http://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=… | cambrosio | ||
| S. Korea: Use of cutting-edge ICT capabilities to support controlling the spread of the virus | korea, Republic of | mohw.go.kr NPS maintained coordination with the government to overcome the pandemic that has escalated to a national disaster, while leading the effort to put an end to the outbreak as a social security institution by utilizing its ICT capabilities to… |
NPS is utilizing its ICT capabilities to conduct self-monitoring of people from abroad. Additionally, it implemented the use of cutting-edge ICT… |
Information and communication technology | covid19 | Published Measures summary | http://english.moef.go.kr/pc/selectTbPressCenterDtl.do?boardCd=N0001&seq=4868 | cambrosio | ||
| S. Korea: relief of contribution burden for insured | korea, Republic of | National Pension Service of Korea introduced the relief of contribution burden for insured: |
National Pension Service of Korea introduced the relief of contribution burden for insured: |
Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200403000603 | cambrosio | ||
| Denmark: One-time grant of DKK 1,000 | denmark | Ministry of employment (16.06.2020) A tax-free one-time grant of DKK 1,000 is paid to beneficiaries who were fully or partially publicly supported by a public income transfer in the month of April. The grant is not offset by the citizen's public benefits. |
A tax-free one-time grant of DKK 1,000 is paid to beneficiaries who were fully or partially publicly supported by a public income transfer in the month of April. The grant is not offset by the citizen's public benefits. |
Overview: These individuals are eligible for a one-time grant of DKK 1,000. |
Cash transfers | covid19, economic crisis | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://bm.dk/nyheder-presse/nyheder/2020/06/oversigt-disse-personer-er-beretti… | siha | |
| Sweden: New measures to strengthen care of the elderly and health care during the COVID-19 crisis | sweden | Government.se (12.05.2020) The COVID-19 pandemic has affected an already strained staffing situation for health and social care, not least in care of the elderly. To improve the supply of staff and make it more attractive to seek jobs in care of the elderly, a boost for care of… |
Employees in care of the elderly will be offered paid education and training during working hours. Central government will finance the costs for the time the employee is absent due to studies. The initiative comprises SEK 2.2 billion in 2020 and 2021. |
As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government, the Centre Party and the Liberal Party are today presenting new measures. A boost for care of the elderly is being implemented that means that employees in care of the elderly will be offered paid education and training during working hou |
Employment, Employment of young workers, Long-term care | covid19, human resources, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/05/new-measures-to-strengthen-car… | siha | |
| Sweden: Unemployed people matched to green industries | sweden | Government.se (27.05.2020) The Government is investing to assist the green industries in the absence of foreign seasonal workers. SEK 11 million is being invested to facilitate the matching of unemployed people to the green industries. The horticulture and forestry industries are… |
The Government is investing to assist the green industries in the absence of foreign seasonal workers. SEK 11 million is being invested to facilitate the matching of unemployed people to the green industries. An existing Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth mandate, in which the… |
Unemployed people matched to green industries Published 27 May 2020 The Government is investing to assist the green industries in the absence of foreign seasonal workers. SEK 11 million is being invested to facilitate the matching of unemployed people to the green industries. |
Employment, Employment of young workers | covid19, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/05/unemployed-people-matched-to-g… | siha | |
| Moldova: amendment to the Law on the State Social Insurance Budget for 2020 and increase of expenses | moldova, Republic of | moldpres.md (21.04.2020) Under these circumstances, the Government's priority was and remains the full payment of the established pensions and social benefits. In the context of the establishment of the state of emergency on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, the… |
The Law on the State Social Insurance Budget for 2020 was amended by specifying the incomes and expenditures, in order to carry out the measures laid down and to ensure the non-disturbance of the insurance process with social payments for the beneficiaries. |
Pensions, Financing | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/04/24/20003429 | cambrosio | ||
| Moldova: increase in the unemployment benefit and extension of coverage | moldova, Republic of | moldpres.md (21.04.2020) There has been an increase in the amount of unemployment benefit by almost 55% and the extension of eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits. The large number of labour migrants returned to the country after losing their jobs abroad will be automatically… |
There has been an increase in the amount of unemployment benefit by almost 55% and the extension of eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits. The large number of labour migrants returned to the country after losing their jobs abroad will be automatically entitled to this social allowance.… |
Unemployment | coverage, covid19, extending coverage, self-employed | Published Measures summary | https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/04/24/20003429 | cambrosio | ||
| Finland: Shorter daily commuting distance for commuting and relocation allowance | finland | Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (11.06.2020) The commuting and relocation allowance will be temporarily available to persons who work full-time and whose daily commute at the start of employment takes at least two hours instead of the three hours currently required. The allowance can… |
The commuting and relocation allowance will be temporarily available to persons who work full-time and whose daily commute at the start of employment takes at least two hours instead of the three hours currently required. The allowance can also be paid to persons who move because of a job a… |
The commuting and relocation allowance will be temporarily available to persons who work full-time and whose daily commute at the start of employment takes at least two hours instead of the three hours currently required. The allowance can also be paid to persons who move because of a job a dista |
Employment, Shocks & extreme events | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://stm.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/tyottomyysetuuden-suojaosaa-korotet… | siha | |
| Finland: Increase in the exempt amount of unemployment security | finland | Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (11.06.2020) The exempt amount of the unemployment benefit will be temporarily raised from the current EUR 300 to EUR 500 per month (i.e., from EUR 279 to EUR 465 per four calendar weeks). The exempt amount means the amount… |
The exempt amount of the unemployment benefit will be temporarily raised from the current EUR 300 to EUR 500 per month (i.e., from EUR 279 to EUR 465 per four calendar weeks). The exempt amount means the amount unemployed jobseekers can earn without an effect on… |
The exempt amount of the unemployment benefit will be temporarily raised. Eligibility for commuting and relocation allowance for full-time work will be temporarily amended by decreasing the distance required for daily commuting. The Act on Temporary Derogations from the Unemployment Secur |
Employment, Shocks & extreme events | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://stm.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/tyottomyysetuuden-suojaosaa-korotet… | siha | |
| Moldova: increase of the minimum monthly income guaranteed for the granting of social assistance | moldova, Republic of | moldpres.md (24.04.2020) The Government committed to the establishment of additional measures to support |
Increase of expenses for the implementation of support measures during the state of emergency of disadvantaged families through the Social Assistance Program, as the increase of the minimum guaranteed monthly income to 1,300 lei and the increase of the minimum guaranteed monthly income for… |
Moldovan parliament approves rectification of social insurance budget law 12:16 | 24.04.2020Category: Social Chisinau, 24 April /MOLDPRES/- The law on the state social insurance budget for 2020 has been amended. Parliament on Thursday approved a draft amendment, submitted by the G |
Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, family, poverty | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/04/24/20003429 | cambrosio | |
| Peru Allows Early Withdrawals from Mandatory Individual Accounts During Pandemic | peru | elperuano.pe (08.05.2020) On May 8, Peru implemented new rules allowing participants in the country's mandatory individual account program (Sistema Privado de Pensiones, or SPP) to make one-time early withdrawals from their accounts during… |
On May 8, Peru implemented new rules allowing participants in the country's mandatory individual account program (Sistema Privado de Pensiones, or SPP) to make one-time early withdrawals from their accounts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The allowed… |
Aprueban el Procedimiento Operativo para el retiro extraordinario facultativo de fondos en el Sistema Privado de Pensiones
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Old-age pensions | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/aprueban-el-procedimiento-operativ… | cambrosio | |
| Japan: Increased maximum daily amount of Employment adjustment subsidy | japan | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (12.06.2020) The maximum daily amount per capita of employment adjustment subsidy is increased from 8.330 yen to 15,000 yen. In addition, the subsidy rate for small and medium-sized enterprises that tried to maintain employment without dismissing… |
The maximum daily amount per capita of employment adjustment subsidy is increased from 8.330 yen to 15,000 yen. In addition, the subsidy rate for small and medium-sized enterprises that tried to maintain employment without dismissing employees is increased from 9/10 to 10/10.… |
Employment, Cash transfers | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/koyou/kyufukin/pa… | siha | ||
| Canada: Temporarily extending the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Allowance payments | canada | Canada.ca (16.06.2020) We are temporarily extending GIS and Allowance payments if seniors’ 2019 income information has not been assessed. This will ensure that the most vulnerable seniors continue to receive their benefits when they need them the most. To avoid an interruption in… |
GIS and Allowance payments are temporarily extended if seniors’ 2019 income information has not been assessed. To avoid an interruption in benefits, seniors are encouraged to submit their 2019 income information as soon as possible and no later than by October 1, 2020. |
Old-age pensions, Service delivery, Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… | siha | ||
| Canada: Providing a one-time tax-free payment for Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement | canada | Canada.ca (06.06.2020) We are providing a one-time tax-free payment of $300 for seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). This measure would give a total of $500 to… |
One-time tax-free payment of $300 for seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). This measure would give a total of $500 to individuals who are eligible to receive both the OAS and the GIS… |
Old-age pensions, Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… | siha | ||
| Canada: Special one-time tax-free payment for certified holders of the Disability Tax Credit | canada | Canada.ca (01.06.2020) We are providing a special one-time-tax payment to individuals who are certificate holders of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) as of June 1, 2020, as follows:
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We are providing a special one-time-tax payment to individuals who are certificate holders of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) as of June 1, 2020, as follows:
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Disability, Cash transfers | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… | siha | ||
| Canada: National disability organizations receive additional funding to support and enhance accessible communications and engagement activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic | canada | Canada.ca (06.06.2020) The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, announced an additional $1.1 million in funding to support national disability organizations through the Social Development Partnership Program - Disability Component to enhance their… |
An additional $1.1 million is allocated in funding to support national disability organizations. Supporting the disability community to maintain communications and engagement during the pandemic will allow organizations to create a barrier-free, multi-lingual experience for persons with… |
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the day-to-day obstacles that persons with disabilities face and the Government of Canada remains dedicated to working with partners across |
Disability, Communication | communication, covid19, services quality | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/06/national-di… | siha | |
| Estonia: Suspension of second-pillar payments from 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021 | estonia | Pensionikeskus (16.04.2020) From 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021, the state will suspend the employer contributions to the second-pillar funded pension from social tax (4% of salary) . In addition, upon request, employee contributions (2%) can be suspended from December 1, 2020,… |
From 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021, the state will suspend the employer contributions to the second-pillar funded pension from social tax (4% of salary) . In addition, upon request, employee contributions (2%) can be suspended from December 1, 2020, through August 31, 2021. |
From 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021, the state will suspend the contributions it makes to the second-pillar funded pension from social tax (4% of salary). * People born in the years 1942–1960 are the exception:
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Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.pensionikeskus.ee/en/uudis/suspension-of-second-pillar-payments-fro… | siha | |
| Canda: Not enough done to protect migrant farm workers | canada | The Globe and Mail (16.06.2020) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it is time to find ways to better protect migrant farm workers who are essential to Canada’s food system but have been hard hit by the pandemic because of overcrowded housing, unsafe working conditions and precarious immigration… |
Migration | covid19, migration | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition_SS_Monitor | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-trudeau-vows-to-better-protect-m… | mmarquez | |||
| Covid19: The experience of the National Pension Service of Korea (NPS) | korea, Republic of | Article provided by the National Pension Service of Korea (NPS) |
Governance and administration, Human resource management | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://iskm.issa.int/sites/default/files/2020-06/Article_COVID-19_KOREA_ENG%20… | pmassetti | |||
| A post-Covid-19 social protection architecture for India - analysis | india | Hindustan Times (11.06.2020) Stronger social protection led by an inclusive growth dividend will protect the vulnerable and drive India’s economic recovery |
Social policies & programmes | covid19, poverty | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/a-post-covid-19-social-protection-archi… | pmassetti | |||
| Which Economic Stimulus Works? by Joseph E. Stiglitz & Hamid Rashid | Project Syndicate (08.06.2020) During the initial shock from COVID-19, it was understandable that governments and central banks would respond with massive injections of liquidity. But now policymakers need to take a step back and consider which forms of stimulus are really needed, and which risk… |
Financing | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/stimulus-policies-must-benefit-rea… | pmassetti | ||||
| COVID-19 Response Underlines the Need for Portable Social Protection Programs | Center For Global Development (05.06.2020) The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the need for a universal and portable social protection system that can uniquely verify people and deliver benefits efficiently and at scale. With few exceptions, most developing countries have a patchwork of social… |
Migration | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.cgdev.org/blog/covid-19-response-underlines-need-portable-social-pr… | pmassetti |