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«Зеленый коридор»: как правительство будет спасать экономику (Green Corridor: how the government will save the economy) Russian Federation

All social benefits and special entitlements over the next six months will be
extended automatically, without submitting any additional information and
going to the authorities.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gazeta.ru/business/2020/03/17/13008259.shtml socpro
Tonga unveils stimulus package to fight COVID-19 Tonga

The elderly and disability allowances of 100 Pa'anga (about 42 U.S. dollars) per person for COVID 19 plus March and April monthly allowances will be paid out next week.

Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/02/c_138941219.htm socpro
Доставить продукты и лекарства: более 40 тысяч заявок поступило на горячую линию от москвичей старшего возраста (Deliver food and medicine: more than 40 thousand applications were received by the hotline from older Muscovites) Russian Federation

Citizens over 60 y.o. will be able to order food and medicine delivery by
(hotline) phone and get it delivered to their homes. This measure is being
implemented with the support of All-Russia People’s Fund (ONF), the
Roscongress Foundation and Rostelecom (Russia's…

Food and nutrition, Service delivery covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.mos.ru/news/item/71862073/?utm_source=yxnews&utm_medium=desktop&utm… socpro
COVID-19: Turkey model country with strong health system, social assistance turkey

Wage payments for contracted teachers in state schools that receive wages
based on the hours they teach will continue to receive wages during the
school closure period.

Employment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.aa.com.tr/en/health/covid-19-turkey-model-country-with-strong-healt… socpro
#COVID19- un important programme distribution alimentaire en faveur 8 millions de sénégalais (ministre) senegal

Minister of Community Development, Social and Territorial Equity, announced the establishment of an "important program" of food distribution for one million households, or eight million of Senegalese.

Food and nutrition covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.pressafrik.com/COVID19-un-important-programme-distribution-alimenta… socpro
Turkey: New Type Of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak And Its Effects On Labor Law turkey

Compensatory working is compensating for the decrease or stop in working
hours due to coercive reasons. The employer can request for an increased
number of working hours by a daily maximum of 3 hours to compensate for
this loss, for a maximum of 2 months after the decrease…

Employment covid19, Contributory Published Measures summary https://www.mondaq.com/turkey/Employment-and-HR/909148/New-Type-Of-Coronavirus-… socpro
The BCEAO takes strategic measures to boost e-payment senegal

To promote the use of electronic payment tools the Western Africa Central
Bank (BCEAO) is providing more flexible measures to open a mobile money
and making transfers between people backed by electronic money free. The measures are effective for 30 days, renewable.

Information and communication technology covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.togofirst.com/en/finance/0704-5296-the-bceao-takes-strategic-measur… socpro
Senegal - Policy Responses to COVID-19 senegal

The government plans to set up an emergency fund of up to FCFA 1000 billion (7 percent of GDP), financed by a mix of donor contributions, voluntary donations from the private sector, and the budget. The Fund will be used to support vulnerable households and firms. FCFA 50 billion will be…

Financing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#G socpro
Pensioners allowed to pay their bills at a later date serbia

Pensioners and families who have pensioners as members can pay their bills for February, March and April at a later date, without interest.

Housing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.serbianmonitor.com/en/pensioners-allowed-to-pay-their-bills-at-a-la… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 serbia

All adults (18+ years of age) will get E100 as one-off payment

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Solidarity Budget Booklet English singapore

Cash payout for each Singaporean parent with at least 1 Singaporean child aged 20 and below in 2020 of $300. (p.11)

Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/solidarity-budget/solidarity-bud… socpro
Solidarity Budget: All Firms To Get Up To 75% Wage Subsidy For S'pore Employees In April singapore

In February, the government launched a Jobs Support Scheme to help companies defray wage costs through tax rebates and subsidies. The scheme gave wage subsidies of between 25 per cent and 75 per cent, depending on the sector, for the first $4,600 of gross monthly wages per local employee till…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://vulcanpost.com/694755/jobs-support-scheme-enhanced-singapore/ socpro
Singapore Boosts Virus Package to 11% of GDP, Tap Reserves singapore

Government announced the suspension of student-loan interest and repayment charges, for a year and the suspension of late-payment charges on public-housing mortgage arrears for three months, as part of a stimulus package of S$48 billion ($33 billion). Other measures in the package include:…

Housing, Family benefits, Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-26/singapore-boosts-virus-packa… socpro
PM's full speech on Prihatin Economic Stimulus Package malaysia

Civil servants will be given a one-off cash transfer of RM500 per person in April 2020. This will benefit 1.5 million workers. Public pensioners will also be given a one-off cash transfer of RM500 per person in April 2020. This will benefit 850,000 pensioners.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578956/pms-full-speech-prihatin-econ… socpro
Address to the Nation Russian Federation

A higher level for the sick leave pay will be introduced. Sick leave payments
will be equal to at least one minimum wage 12,130 (US$152) per month until
the end of this year, as well as automatic prolongation of benefits without
beneficiaries having to file additional…

Cash sickness benefits covid19 Published Measures summary socpro
Malaysia Issues Second Stimulus Package to Combat COVID-19: Salient Features malaysia

The Malaysian government has budgeted RM10 billion to provide one-off
cash transfer to depending on income level
- RM1600 to 4 million households earning <RM4000/month
- RM1000 to 1.1 million households earning RM4000-8000/month
- RM800 to 3 million single…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/malaysia-issues-second-stimulus-package-comb… socpro
В Москве упрощен порядок выплат безработным (Moscow simplifies the procedure for payments to the unemployed) Russian Federation

Easier and faster access/registration for compensation payment for unemployed

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.interfax.ru/moscow/703303 socpro
Malaysian govt gives out special allowance for doctors, frontline workers amid Covid-19 outbreak Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/world/malaysian-govt-gives-out-special-allowance-doctors-frontline-workers-amid-covid-19-outbreak malaysia

The government will also provide a special monthly critical worker allowance
of RM400 (US$100) for medical doctors and other medical personnel, as well
as RM200 (US$50) for the military, police, civil defense, immigration, firefighters, and members of the voluntary force directly…

Health, Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.todayonline.com/world/malaysian-govt-gives-out-special-allowance-do… socpro
Ministry of Labor: those who already receive unemployment benefits will be recalculated Russian Federation

The Government of the Russian Federation has approved a new maximum amount of unemployment benefits. It will be 12130 rubles. The decision shall enter into force upon publication of the document. Beneficiary recipients whose benefit amount was limited to the maximum amount will be recalculated…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://rosmintrud.ru/employment/52 socpro
Malaysia Issues Second Stimulus Package to Combat COVID-19: Salient Features malaysia

Healthcare personnel will have their special monthly allowance increased from 400 ringgit (US$91) to 600 ringgit (US$137) and a special allowance of 200 ringgit (US$45)

Health, Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/malaysia-issues-second-stimulus-package-comb… socpro
Govt provides RM21 bil assistance for Malaysians amid COVID-19 outbreak, more to come malaysia

One-off payment of RM600 (US$144) to taxi, tourist and trishaw drivers and
tourist guides

Cash transfers, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/govt-provides-rm21-bil-assistance-malays… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 lebanon

Paid sick leave should be granted to medical employees working in hospitals
(nurses, contractors) covering the entire isolation period. Decree 136/1983 on
work-related injuries and emergencies will apply to all such workers whom
contract the Covid-19 disease. This decree…

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
7 measures in Mauritania to counter the Corona virus mauritania

The state bears all the taxes and royalties resulting from this activity for the
rest of the year for the heads of families working in the traditional fishing
sector.

Employment, Social assistance covid19, Contributory Published Measures summary https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-elect… socpro
Lebanon suspends utility shutoffs in response to Coronavirus lebanon

The city of Lebanon will temporarily suspend utility shutoffs for non-payment, even for customers who do not pay their upcoming utility bill.

Housing covid19 Published Measures summary socpro
7 measures in Mauritania to counter the Corona virus mauritania

The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months.
The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the
citizens of all villages.

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-elect… socpro