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Уважаемые получатели пенсий (пособий)! belarus

Pensions (admin/adaptation) - On March 25,2020,“Belpochta” (Belarusian Post Office) announced that it provides pensions home-delivery service by post worker because of the coronavirus situation. Pensioners can also pay their communal services when they receive pensions/benefits.

Old-age pensions covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.belpost.by/press-centre/news-company/5025.html socpro
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Additional Coronavirus COVID-19 economic and social relief measures south africa

We will direct R50 billion towards relieving the plight of those who are most desperately affected by the coronavirus. This means [...] grant beneficiaries will receive an extra R250 per month for the next six months.
(child support grant beneficiaries will receive an extra R300 in May…

Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-additional-coronavirus-co… socpro
Governo angolano toma medidas para permitir pagamento de salários aos funcionários angola

Os ordenados do funcionalismo público serão pagos pela Segurança Social,fruto de uma crise de tesouraria sem precedentes,agravada com a instauração do estado de emergência. Analistas não veem,por agora,falta de recursos para pagar salários,mas admitem uma crise com dimensões incalculáveis,se o…

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.voaportugues.com/a/governo-angolano-toma-medidas-para-permitir-paga… socpro
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Additional Coronavirus COVID-19 economic and social relief measures south africa

We will direct R50 billion towards relieving the plight of those who are most desperately affected by the coronavirus.
This means that child support grant beneficiaries will receive an extra R300 in May and from June to October they will receive an additional R500 each month.

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-additional-coronavirus-co… socpro
Poland: First Proposal of Support Measures Due to COVID-19 poland

For employers hiring at least 50 employees as at 30 June 2019,the deadline for entering into employee pension plan agreements is to be extended to September 2020.

Pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.natlawreview.com/article/poland-first-proposal-support-measures-due… socpro
Covid-19 : Communiqués mauritius

As part of its commitment to mitigate the adverse financial impact of
the lockdown on economic operators,Government is waiving the fees
payable by sellers of vegetables,haberdashery and general merchandise in
markets around the island during the curfew period. For those who…

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.govmu.org/English/Pages/ViewAllCommuniquecovid19.aspx socpro
Azerbaijan Takes Measures To Mitigate COVID-19 Impact On Economy & Social Life By Ilham Karimli April 6,20 azerbaijan

Ensure public works participation for 50 thousand new beneficiaries

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://caspiannews.com/news-detail/azerbaijan-takes-measures-to-mitigate-covid… socpro
Support for those affected by Covid-19 united kingdom

For the duration of the outbreak,the requirements of the Universal Credit
Program will be temporarily relaxed for those who have COVID-19 or are
self-isolating according to government advice. People will be able to claim
Universal Credit and access advance payments upfront…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-… socpro
Coverage of insurance payments on unemployment to be expanded azerbaijan

Expand the coverage of unemployment insurance payments and create
proactive appointment mechanism.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://menafn.com/1099982317/Coverage-of-insurance-payments-on-unemployment-to… socpro
Universal credit coronavirus increase: how much the benefit is rising,and self-employed worker rules explained united kingdom

The UK would raise its main state-paid benefit. The universal credit standard
allowance for the next 12 months would increase by 1,000 pounds a year,
with the working tax credit basic element rising by the same amount as well.
It is expected that the measures will benefit…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/universal-credit-coronavirus-increase-benefit… socpro
Azerbaijan prolongs term of unemployment insurance payments azerbaijan

Continue to pay insurance payments and stipends during the special quarantine regime for persons whose unemployment insurance payments have expired but are not employed,and
students who are in break from vocational training courses.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://menafn.com/1099988539/Azerbaijan-prolongs-term-of-unemployment-insuranc… socpro
Число бесплатных продуктов для престарелых и инвалидов увеличено Uzbekistan

Extension of the duration of the social allowances for low-income families that expire in March-June for 6 months (or until a child reaches age of 2 or 14,depending on a social allowance) (additional USD 60 million). Moreover,Government is about to approve amendments to simplify the application…

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/04/03/free-items/ socpro
Azerbaijani ministry says 82,000 families to receive targeted social assistance azerbaijan

As the ministry noted,the support was also provided to low-income families whose term for receiving targeted state social assistance during the special quarantine regime has expired. The term for the provision of this assistance to them has been extended to one month following the end of the…

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.azernews.az/nation/164515.html socpro
О ПЕРВООЧЕРЕДНЫХ МЕРАХ ПО СМЯГЧЕНИЮ НЕГАТИВНОГО ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЯ НА ОТРАСЛИ ЭКОНОМИКИ КОРОНАВИРУСНОЙ ПАНДЕМИИ И ГЛОБАЛЬНЫХ КРИЗИСНЫХ ЯВЛЕНИЙ Uzbekistan

Prohibition of termination of the employment contract for an employee who is the parent (person,substitute,guardian,trustee) of a child under the age of 14 who is infected with coronavirus infection or placed in quarantine

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://mfa.uz/ru/press/library/2020/03/23848/ socpro
Coronavirus: CAF automatically pay RSA,APL,AAH and AEEH france

Rights to the allowance for disabled adults (AAH) and the education allowance for disabled children (AEEH) which expire will be automatically extended by six months.

Disability covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dossierfamilial.com/actualites/vie-pratique/coronavirus-les-caf-ver… socpro
Coronavirus: CAF automatically pay RSA,APL,AAH and AEEH france

Guarantee payment of benefits by the Family Allowance Funds if the quarterly declaration of resources is not possible. RSA,APL,allowance for disabled adults,education allowance for disabled children,etc.

Disability covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dossierfamilial.com/actualites/vie-pratique/coronavirus-les-caf-ver… socpro
Ethiopia Live Updates ethiopia

Harari State: government employees who are at higher risk of COVID-19
(elderly,pregnant women,those with underlying conditions) to stay home
while receiving their salaries.

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://twitter.com/Ethiopialiveupd/status/1243116327461629952 socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We are providing $100 million to support a range of federal health measures,including support for preparedness in First Nation and Inuit communities. These funds will:

- respond to identified needs to update and activate pandemic plans
- support an effective allocation of public…

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 ethiopia

Amhara Regional State: started providing flour,oil and sugar to "the poorest
of the poor" in city of Bahir Dar.
City of Adama (Oromia): started providing bread and water for those who
need assistance during the stay at home order.

Food and nutrition covid19, poverty Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We are providing a one-time special payment starting April 9 through the Goods and Services Tax credit for low- and modest-income families.

The average additional benefit will be close to $400 for single individuals and close to $600 for couples.

There is no need to apply for…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 ethiopia

$635 million (0.6 percent of GDP) for emergency food distribution to 15 million individuals vulnerable to food insecurity and not currently covered by the rural and urban PSNPs;

Food and nutrition covid19, poverty Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We will work with provinces and territories through a new transfer to cost-share a temporary top up to the salaries of low-income workers (those who earn less than $2,500 per month on a full time basis),that the provinces and territories have deemed essential in the fight against COVID-19.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
Malawi president outlines new COVID-19 measures amid lockdown injunction malawi

Top-up to beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer Program

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/29/c_139018319.htm socpro
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Additional Coronavirus COVID-19 economic and social relief measures south africa

To assist a greater number of businesses,the previous turnover threshold for tax deferrals is being increased to R100 million a year,and the proportion of PAYE payment that can be deferred will be increased to 35 percent.
Businesses with a turnover of more than R100 million a year can…

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-additional-coronavirus-co… socpro
Malawi launches cash aid for poor amid COVID-19 pandemic malawi

Emergency cash transfer programme for about one million people and small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Eligible households will receive a 35,000 Malawi kwacha ($40) monthly payment,matching the country's minimum wage.

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, poverty Published Measures summary https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/malawi-launches-cash-aid-poor-covid-19-p… socpro