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Policy Responses to COVID 19 mongolia

For a period of three months, the government will increase monthly child
support to 30,000 MNT for eligible children under 18 years of age

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-16 socpro
Maricá terá pacote social e econômico contra efeitos do coronavírus de R$ 80 milhões brazil

(City of Maricá) In order to assist those in informal economy and self-employed workers affected by the pandemic, a minimum wage (R$ 1,045) is to be paid, converted into Mumbucas, for three months. The city estimates that 6,000 workers are affected.

Employment, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.marica.rj.gov.br/2020/03/21/marica-tera-pacote-social-e-economico-c… socpro
MEDIA STATEMENT Economic Stimulus and Relief Package: Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy and Households namibia

To support the households cope with reduced income, increased health related
spending and other hardships due to the virus outbreak, the following measure
has been proposed:
- An Emergency Income Grant, to support those employees who have lost
their jobs due to the…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://mof.gov.na/documents/35641/36580/Phase+1+VF+Stimulus+and+Relief+Package… socpro
Maricá terá pacote social e econômico contra efeitos do coronavírus de R$ 80 milhões brazil

(City of Maricá) Students from public schools will receive family food baskets for the next three months, totaling approximately R $ 10.2 million. Food baskets will be delivered to their houses.

Food and nutrition, Family benefits, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.marica.rj.gov.br/2020/03/21/marica-tera-pacote-social-e-economico-c… socpro
Launching of the Economic Stimulus and Relief Package to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 namibia

The total Stimulus and Relief Package amounts to N$8.1 billion, comprising of N$5.9 billion in direct support to businesses, households and cash flow acceleration payments for services rendered to Government and N$2.3 billion off-balance sheet Government liabilities. The Package is directed at…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://nampa.org/index.php?model=feature&function=display&id=159568 socpro
Maricá terá pacote social e econômico contra efeitos do coronavírus de R$ 80 milhões brazil

The city of Maricá in Brazil will increase the existing cash transfers amount from R$130 ($25) to R$300 per month ($60) at least through June. Total beneficiaries of this scheme will 42,000 of the city’s lowest-income residents. Moreover, End-of-year bonuses will be advanced to make April’s…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.marica.rj.gov.br/2020/03/21/marica-tera-pacote-social-e-economico-c… socpro
Details of Crisis Shield Act for Employers and Employees in Poland poland

Employers meeting specific criteria concerning turnover decline could lower
employee's working time to 80% (and get 40% of average wage covered by
the state, with firms covering the remaining 40%). In case of significant
problems, companies can use economic stoppage…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.natlawreview.com/article/details-crisis-shield-act-employers-and-em… socpro
Acúltese a la IAFAS SIS a afiliar a las personas peruanas y extranjeras, residentes o no peru

The IAFAS SIS will affiliate exceptionally and temporarily, Peruvian and foreigners to the subsidized regime to Peruvian and foreign people, regardless whether they are residents or not, who are in the national territory and do not have a health insurance, and if they are diagnosed or suspected…

Health, Extension of coverage covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/606090/DL_1466.pdf socpro
Coronavirus: Govt Prepares €1bn Economic Stimulus to Provide Liquidity, Protect Jobs slovenia

Pensioners with the lowest pensions will receive a solidarity bonus due to the impact of the coronavirus.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/politics/5815-coronavirus-govt-prepares-1bn… socpro
Bono Semana Santa Venezuela: ¿cómo saber si todavía puedo cobrar los 350.000 bolívares con mi Carnet de la Patria? venezuela

Benefit of 350,000 bolivares for Venezuelans enrolled in the Carnet de la Patria. This grant is part of the "Bonos especiales del mes de abril" (special for the comprehensive protection of the people who remain in social, collective and voluntary quarantine in the face of the global…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://mag.elcomercio.pe/respuestas/bono-semana-santa-venezuela-como-saber-tod… socpro
POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 tunisia

A 2.5 billion TND emergency plan ($0.8 billion or 2 percent of GDP) was announced on March 21. The plan also includes a support for those who will be on temporary unemployment because of the COVID19 shock (300 TND million).

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#T socpro
Inicia entrega Bono Especial para Médicos de la Patria por 1 Petro venezuela

Special grant for doctors fighting covid-19 (amount of 1 Petro).

Health covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.vtv.gob.ve/inicia-entrega-bono-especial-medicos-1-petro/ socpro
У МІНСОЦПОЛІТИКИ УТОЧНИЛИ УМОВИ НАДАННЯ ФОПАМ ДОПОМОГИ НА ДІТЕЙ НА ЧАС КАРАНТИНУ Більше читайте тут (MINISTRY OF SOCIAL POLICY CLARIFIES TERMS OF PROVIDING QUARANTINE ASSISTANCE TO FOPS FOR CHILDREN) ukraine

NEW benefit: child benefit (under 10 years old) at the level of subsistence minimum for the parents who lost their jobs and do not have the right to receive unemployment benefit (self employed or informal sector).

Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://tsn.ua/groshi/u-minsocpolitiki-utochnili-umovi-nadannya-fopam-dopomogi-… socpro
Servicios de telecomunicaciones estarán exceptuados de corte durante próximos seis meses venezuela

Ban on service disconnection for lack of payment by telecommunications companies (cable TV, telephone, mobile phones, internet).

Housing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.vtv.gob.ve/servicios-de-telecomunicaciones-estaran-exceptuados-de-p… socpro
Про внесення змін до деяких законодавчих актів України, спрямованих на запобігання виникненню і поширенню коронавірусної хвороби (COVID-19)(Amending Some Legislative Acts of Ukraine to Prevent the Occurrence and Spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)) ukraine

Extending the housing subsidies to larger number of households + simplify admin requirements.

Housing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/530-20 socpro
Covid-19: Maduro proíbe despedimentos e suspende pagamento de rendas na Venezuela venezuela

Residential and commercial rent payments suspended for 6 months (for businesses and persons affected by COVID-19). Landlords will be reimbursed.

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-03-22-Covid-19-Maduro-proibe-despedimentos… socpro
Finland announces €15bn support package to prop up economy finland

Government will eliminate the waiting period before people can claim unemployment benefits.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_announces_15bn_support_package_to_pr… socpro
Kosovo COVID-19: Emergency Fiscal Measures Package kosovo

Monthly salaries coverage will be covered at the amount of EUR 170 per employee for the period of April-May 2020. The total amount of this measure is EUR 41 million. Monthly salaries coverage of EUR 130 will be awarded for the first two months to any new hired employee during the COVID-19…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://home.kpmg/al/en/home/insights/2020/04/kosovo-covid-19--emergency-fiscal… socpro
Finland announces €15bn support package to prop up economy finland

Workers laid off can claim income-linked benefits, provided they are a
member of an unemployment fund through their trade union or
independently.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_announces_15bn_support_package_to_pr… socpro
Malta Government unveils Coronavirus financial aid package malta

Persons ending unemployed and previous not benefiting from rent subsidy, can now benefit from the rent subsidy. In case of individuals already benefiting from rent subsidy this will be increased (to an amount not specified). This measure is applicable also if only one dependent has his job…

Housing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.bdo.com.mt/en-gb/news/2020/malta-government-unveils-coronavirus-fin… socpro
France boosts financial aid for small businesses hit by Covid-19 france

A transfer of Euro 1,500 will be provided to the self-employed and other
SMEs as part of the solidarity fund

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20200330-france-boosts-financial-aid-for-small-busi… socpro
Malta Government unveils Coronavirus financial aid package malta

Employees who ended up unemployed as from 9th March, will benefit from a special unemployment benefit of €800 per month.
Disable individuals who due to their medical condition were unable to continue working will also be entitled to a €800 per month for a period to be specified

Unemployment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.bdo.com.mt/en-gb/news/2020/malta-government-unveils-coronavirus-fin… socpro
Sick Pay and Layoff Terms During COVID-19 france

People placed in isolation will benefit from “sick leave and daily benefits” of
up to 20 days without “waiting period”.

Cash sickness benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.cloudpay.net/resources/sick-pay-and-layoff-terms-during-covid-19-pa… socpro
Malta Government unveils Coronavirus financial aid package malta

Individuals employed with entities which suffered a downturn in operations of at least 25% but continued operating, will benefit from a 1 day per week benefit, based on a salary cap of €800 per month covered by government. This benefit is applicable also in the case of self- employed and is…

Employment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.bdo.com.mt/en-gb/news/2020/malta-government-unveils-coronavirus-fin… socpro
France promises €45 billion to save companies hit by coronavirus france

state payments to workers temporarily laid off by their employers because of the crisis

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20200318-france-promises-45-billion-euros-to-save-c… socpro