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Policy Responses to COVID-19 Uzbekistan

Temporary reduction of social contributions for individual entrepreneurs.

Contribution collection and compliance covid19, Contributory Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U socpro
Bono Rural peru

The Government approved the Bono Rural of 760 soles that will reach one million families that are in conditions of poverty or extreme poverty living in the rural areas of the country.

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/605782/DU042_2020.pdf socpro
Sick leave payment rate increases to 100% Uzbekistan

Sick leave is normally paid at the rate of 60-80% salary depending on the
employment history. For the duration of quarantine, it is increased to 100% of
the salary for everyone and covers parents whose child is in quarantine.

Cash sickness benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U socpro
Medidas lanzado por el presidente ecuador

"Proyecto lanzado por el Presidente:
1. Evitar los desalojos de aquellas personas que arriendan sus viviendas. ""Nadie podrá ser desalojado por retrasarse en sus pagos de arriendo, mientras dure la emergencia y hasta 60 días después.""
2.Ampliación de la…

Family benefits, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/10/nota/7810659/lenin-moreno-acuerd… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 Uzbekistan

Expansion of the public works programs ($21M).

Employment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U socpro
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
Employment legislation will be simplified

The government approved a proposal for legislative changes in the field of
employment. It will now be possible for a job seeker to register at the Labor
Office online and from anywhere. Additionally, persons registered with the Labor Office
will now have up to 3 days to…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.mpsv.cz/web/cz/-/legislativa-v-oblasti-zamestnanosti-se-zjednodusi-… socpro
Kosovo COVID-19: Emergency Fiscal Measures Package kosovo

Social assistance allowance will be doubled for the period March– May 2020, amounting to EUR 7.65 million.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://home.kpmg/al/en/home/insights/2020/04/kosovo-covid-19--emergency-fiscal… socpro
Choose the method of logging in to the e-unemployment fund estonia

The government offers online job search counselling and intermediation67

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.tootukassa.ee/eng/tkauth/login?return=Y29udGVudC9lc3Rvbmlhbi11bmVtc… socpro
Kosovo COVID-19: Emergency Fiscal Measures Package kosovo

Social assistance and pensions will be increased by EUR 30 per month to all beneficiaries of receiving a monthly amount lower than EUR 100, for the period of April - June 2020, amounting in total of EUR 13 million.

Old-age pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://home.kpmg/al/en/home/insights/2020/04/kosovo-covid-19--emergency-fiscal… socpro
The Government approved the measure for supporting employers and workers in difficulties because of the corona virus estonia

The Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund will compensate 70% of the
average wages from the last 12 months but no more than Euro 1,000. The
compensation is paid to those workers with no work to carry out, or whose
wages were already cut because of the lack of workload. The…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.sm.ee/en/news/government-approved-measure-supporting-employers-and-… socpro
Kosovo COVID-19: Emergency Fiscal Measures Package kosovo

Payment of monthly assistance will be at EUR 130 for each individual resulting as unemployed due to the public health emergency situation. The total coverage amounts to EUR 4 million.

Unemployment 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

Government will allow freelancers and sole traders to claim unemployment benefits without shutting down their businesses.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_announces_15bn_support_package_to_pr… socpro
Minister of Finance and Transfers Besnik Bislimi takes decision on protective measures for pension scheme beneficiaries kosovo

Early payment of pensions.

Old-age pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://mf.rks-gov.net/page.aspx?id=2,2,836 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