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Plan de alimentación uruguay

Food voucher to vulnerable population groups not covered by other subsidies

Food and nutrition, Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/el-impacto-del-coronavirus-en-uruguay-que-… socpro
Víctimas priorizadas recibirán dos ayudas humanitarias por adelantado colombia

Victims Unit will advance the humanitarian aid that was going to be paid in May and June and will pay it in April.The objective of this measure is to economically favor those who may be affected within the framework of compulsory preventive isolation. The Victims Unit will also advance the…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/victimas-recibiran-indemnizacion-ade… socpro
Decreto de Urgencia N° 026-2020-EF peru

Temporary disability benefit for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (workers whose salary is up to 2,400 soles per month). It is granted for the first 20 days of the incapacity.

Cash sickness benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566555/DU026_2020.pdf socpro
School feeding in Chile chile

Distribution of food packages out of special buses, at schools or from
alternative distribution sites. Some schools remain open only for the food
distribution. The government has designed a food delivery system to continue
to benefit 1,600,000 children and adolescents.…

Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://cdn.wfp.org/2020/school-feeding-map/ socpro
"DECRETO DE URGENCIA Nº 033-2020" peru

The private sector employers will receive a subsidy for each worker who generates fifth-category income in the amount of a maximum of 1500 soles per worker.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://epdoc2.elperuano.pe/EpPo/DescargaIN.asp?Referencias=MTg2NTE4MF8xMjAyMDA… socpro
British virgin islands: Water Charges Suspended For One Month british Virgin Islands

Government of the Virgin Islands (24.03.2020) Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.

 

 

Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.

Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.

Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard said charges have been suspended for the period of March 19 to April 19 and is urging resi

Housing, Social assistance covid19, housing Published Measures summary https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/water-charges-suspended-one-month socpro
Argentina: Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia al Trabajo y la Producción- ATP argentina

boletinoficial.gob.ar (01.04.2020) Sistema integral de prestaciones por desempleo: las y los trabajadores que reúnan los requisitos previstos en las Leyes Nros. 24.013 y 25.371 accederán a una prestación económica por desempleo conforme las consideraciones estipuladas en el artículo 11 del…

Comprehensive system of unemployment benefits: workers who meet the requirements set forth in Laws No. 24,013 and 25,371 will access an economic benefit for unemployment in accordance with the considerations stipulated in article 11 of this decree. The core components of the program are:

Unemployment Contributory, covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020040101NS.pdf socpro
Minister Faber confirms school closures on COVID-19 belize

Children on national school meal programs will receive take-home rations and high schools are encouraged to do same.

Children, Social assistance, Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2020/03/18/minister-faber-confirms-school-cl… socpro
Bolivia: Decreto Supremo N° 4200 artículo 10 bolivia

Gaceta Oficial (25.03.2020) The government will cover all home electricity bills that are equal to or less than 120 pesos bolivianos for the months of April, May, and June 2020--over 120 bolivianos, the consumer must pay it all. Furthermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home…

The government will cover all home electricity bills that are equal to or less than 120 pesos bolivianos for the months of April, May, and June 2020--over 120 bolivianos, the consumer must pay it all. Furthermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home water bills for the months of…

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/buscar_comp/(COVID-19) socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 austria

Temporary waiving of the conditionality to regularly meet the case worker at
the labor market service to receive unemployment benefits.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Bolivia: El Gobierno inyectará Bs 156 millones a la economía bolivia

PERIODICO BOLIVIA (05.04.2020) The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and Family Basket bonds, for the total quarantine stage. The municipality of El…

The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and Family Basket bonds, for the total quarantine stage.

The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers, Financing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.periodicobolivia.com.bo/gobierno-inyectara-bs-156-millones-a-la-eco… socpro
The Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce has set up a "Corona Hotline" austria

Employees with care responsibilities for one or more children under the age
of 14 can take up to 3 weeks of care leave (Sonderbetreuungszeit) with full
wage replacement (1/3 of the salary will be reimbursed to the employer by the
government)

Maternity, Parental leave, Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://news.wko.at/news/niederoesterreich/coronahotline.html socpro
Bolivia: Bono Familia ampliado bolivia

abi (05.04.2020) The national government regulated the health guidelines, the prioritization of economic resources, and expanded the payment of the Family Bonus to students with disabilities in the public system, in addition to carrying out a communication strategy, through the…

The national government regulated the health guidelines, the prioritization of economic resources, and expanded the payment of the Family Bonus to students with disabilities in the public system.

La Paz, Apr 5 (ABI) .- The national government regulated the health guidelines, the prioritization of economic resources, and expanded the payment of the Family Bonus to students with disabilities in the public system, in addition to carrying out a communication strategy, through the promulgation

Disability, Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www1.abi.bo/abi_/?i=447921&k=202003110202 socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 austria

Temporary waiving of conditionalities to receive the childcare benefit (i.e.
obligatory health examinations that usually have to take place at fixed times
during pregnancy until age 5 of the child).

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Duque anunció reconexión de agua a población vulnerable y giro adicional a familias en acción colombia

The Ministry of Housing declared the reconnection of the water service free of charge for families in a state of vulnerability, so that they do not lack service in the midst of the emergency; in addition to this, there will be a freeze on the aqueduct tariff until April.

Housing, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.colombia.com/actualidad/nacionales/ivan-duque-anuncia-medidas-econo… socpro
Emergencia Sanitaria argentina

The government has ruled that key utilities such as energy, gas and water - as
well as telecommunication, internet and Television services cannot be
suspended during the crisis even if 3 consecutive or alternate bill payments
are missed. The measure will govern for 180 days…

Housing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227120/20200325 socpro
Duque anunció reconexión de agua a población vulnerable y giro adicional a familias en acción colombia

This measure consists of anticipating the implementation of the VAT Transfer to the Poor Program that is expected to distribute 3% of the funds collected as VAT to the most vulnerable families. This program was scheduled to start on January 2021, with a pilot of 100.000 families; however, now it…

Family benefits, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.colombia.com/actualidad/nacionales/ivan-duque-anuncia-medidas-econo… socpro
Colombia está Contigo colombia

The campaign "Colombia is with you", will deliver food baskets to the most vulnerable families and communities in the country.

Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones-02-abril.html socpro
Reactiva Perú peru

The Reactiva Peru program witll provide credit guarantees to 350 thousand national companies, for a total amount of 30 billion soles. Of the total number of companies to be supported by this program, 314 thousand have less than 10 workers.

Employment, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gob.pe/institucion/presidencia/noticias/111829-gobierno-aprueba-dec… socpro
Retiro extraordinario de hasta S/ 2 000,00- SPP peru

Affiliates of the Private Pension Fund Administration System (SPP) are authorized to make a one-time extraordinary withdrawal of up to S/2,000.00, provided they do not have accreditation of mandatory social security contributions, for at least six consecutive months.

Old-age pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-de-urgencia-que-establece-… socpro
Brazilian government will identify informal workers using a mobile app brazil

The Brazilian government said on Friday (3) that a mobile app will be used to identify informal workers who are not in any government register but are entitled to receive BRL $600 (about $114) assistance due to the COVID-19, according to G1. This app, as reported by the media outlet, can be…

Unemployment, Innovation capacity, Interoperability covid19 Published Measures summary https://labs.ebanx.com/en/notes/brazilian-government-will-identify-informal-wor… socpro
Bono independente peru

Creation of the Bono Independiente,an exceptional monetary subsidy of S/ 380 is granted in favor of 780 thousand vulnerable households with independent workers during the National State of Emergency.

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mtpe/noticias/112028-comunicado-01-bono-independ… socpro
DECRETO DE URGENCIA Nº 033-2020 peru

Easier access to the reserve "Compensación por Tiempo de Servicios", to the limit of S/ 2.400,00

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://epdoc2.elperuano.pe/EpPo/DescargaIN.asp?Referencias=MTg2NTE4MF8xMjAyMDA… socpro
Programa Ingreso Solidario colombia

Delivery of unconditional cash transfers of 160,000 Colombian pesos for 3 million families - Solidarity Income Programme. Creation of the Solidarity Income Program, under the administration of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (FOME), in favor of individuals and households in situations…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://ingresosolidario.dnp.gov.co/documentos/DECRETO_518_DEL_4_DE_ABRIL_DE_20… socpro
Decreto de Urgencia N° 026-2020-EF peru

Extraordinary payment of S/ 28.418.400,00 for health personel during the emergency period.

Health, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566555/DU026_2020.pdf socpro