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Delhi govt announces free, increased rations for poor affected by COVID-19 restrictions india

Delhi government, on Saturday, announced free and increased rations for the beneficiaries under the public distribution scheme. Free and enhanced rations will be available from March 30, and around 18 lakh families are expected to benefit from it.

Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-government-will-give-free-… socpro
Burkina Faso: 394 billion to fight against Covid-19 in Burkina burkina faso

Management of certain water and electricity bills and tax reductions granted to certain companies affected by the coronavirus.

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.bbc.com/afrique/region-52145136 socpro
Coronavirus in India: UP govt transfers Rs 611 crore in bank account of over 27 lakh workers during lockdown india

The state of Uttar Pradesh transferred Rs 611 crore ($80M) in cash transfers
directly to 27.5M workers of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme.

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-india-up-govt-transfers-crore… socpro
El Gobierno inyectará Bs 156 millones a la economía bolivia

El Gobierno inyectará Bs 156 millones a la economía de la ciudad de El Alto mediante los bonos Familia y Canasta Familiar, para la etapa de cuarentena total.

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.

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers, Financing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.periodicobolivia.bo/gobierno-inyectara-bs-156-millones-a-la-economi… socpro
Bono Familia ampliado bolivia

Amplió el pago del Bono Familia a los estudiantes con discapacidad del sistema público. Pago de 500 bolivianos.

Extended the payment of the Bono Familia to students with disabilities in the public system. Payment of 500 bolivianos.

Disability, Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www1.abi.bo/abi_/?i=447921&k=202003110202 socpro
Venezuela anuncia medidas para reforzar economía del país venezuela

Payroll Plan for small and medium sized companies through the Patria system for a period of up to six months. It will be activated at the request of the companies, to protect the socio-economic stability and the productive capacity of the companies that have ceased their activities due to the…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.telesurtv.net/news/venezuela-medidas-economicas-pandemia-coronaviru… socpro
Gobierno: La canasta familiar gratuita será entregada a los que no tienen un ingreso fijo bolivia

La canasta familiar gratuita anunciada por la presidenta Jeanine Añez para mitigar el impacto de la cuarentena por la pandemia del covid-19 será entregada a personas que no tienen un ingreso económico fijo. "El primer criterio (para entregar este beneficio) es que, si usted es asalariado,…

The free family basket announced by President Jeanine Añez to mitigate the impact of the covid-19 pandemic quarantine will be given to people who do not have a fixed income. "The first criterion (for providing this benefit) is that, if you are a wage earner, you will not have access to the family

Social assistance, Food and nutrition covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://correodelsur.com/sociedad/20200326_gobierno-la-canasta-familiar-gratuit… socpro
Moratoria en el pago de las hipotecas: qué es, requisitos y cómo solicitarla bolivia

La crisis sanitaria del Covid-19 ha hecho que el Gobierno aplace el pago de las hipotecas a personas que han visto mermados sus ingresos.

The Covid-19 health crisis has caused the government to defer payment of mortgages to people who have seen their income reduced.

Housing, Social assistance, Financing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://as.com/diarioas/2020/03/20/actualidad/1584707779_440532.html socpro
El Gobierno anuncia el ‘Bono Familia’ de Bs 500 por cada escolar de primaria de colegios fiscales bolivia

It is prohibited to suspend the basic services of potable water, electricity and gas.

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://la-razon.com/sociedad/Gobierno-Bono-Familia-primaria-coronavirus_0_3332… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 vietnam

Approved temporarily cutting electricity prices by a maximum of 10 percent for 3 months to support firms and households. The support is estimated at approximately VND 11 trillion or nearly 0.1 percent of GDP.

Housing covid19 Published Measures summary socpro
Gov’t economic team rolls out P27.1 B package vs COVID-19 pandemic

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)’s
Scholarship Programs amounting to P3 billion will support affected and
temporarily displaced workers through upskilling and reskilling. It is also
offering free courses for all who would like to acquire new…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dof.gov.ph/govt-economic-team-rolls-out-p27-1-b-package-vs-covid-19… socpro
Gov’t economic team rolls out P27.1 B package vs COVID-19 pandemic

The Social Security System mobilized existing P1.2 billion to cover
unemployment benefits for displaced workers. This will cover unemployment
insurance benefits to projected 30,000 to 60,000 workers who will lose their
jobs as a result of the possible layoffs in, or closures…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dof.gov.ph/govt-economic-team-rolls-out-p27-1-b-package-vs-covid-19… socpro
Covid-19: Maduro proíbe despedimentos e suspende pagamento de rendas na Venezuela venezuela

Increase in deliveries of subsidized food parcels through the CLAP program (inversión agroalimentaria para la distribución de siete millones de cajas CLAP - alimentos subsidiados distribuidos por el Estado).

Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-03-22-Covid-19-Maduro-proibe-despedimentos… socpro
Bolivia: FAMILIES BONUS EXTENSION bolivia

Bolivia Emprende (17.04.2020) EXPANSION OF THE FAMILIES BONUS to students of the Fiscal and Agreement Educational Units of the Education Area for Young and Adult People of the Alternative and Special Education Subsystem; The Private Educational Units of the initial, primary and secondary…

EXPANSION OF THE FAMILIES BONUS to students of the Fiscal and Agreement Educational Units of the Education Area for Young and Adult People of the Alternative and Special Education Subsystem; The Private Educational Units of the initial, primary and secondary levels.

Family benefits, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://boliviaemprende.com/noticias/decreto-supremo-n-4215-bono-universal socpro
Bolivia: The Universal Bond bolivia

Bolivia Emprende (17.04.2020) A one-time Universal Bonus equivalent to Bs500.- (FIVE HUNDRED 00/100 BOLIVIANOS) is granted to all Bolivians from the age of eighteen (18) to those under sixty (60) years of age. Supreme Decree 4215.

A one-time Universal Bonus equivalent to Bs500.- (FIVE HUNDRED 00/100 BOLIVIANOS) is granted to all Bolivians from the age of eighteen (18) to those under sixty (60) years of age. Supreme Decree 4215.

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://boliviaemprende.com/noticias/decreto-supremo-n-4215-bono-universal socpro
Atención médica y un seguro de vida a todos los profesionales de la salud bolivia

Se dará atención médica gratuita y un seguro de vida a todos los profesionales de la salud que dependan del sistema público y privado.

Free medical care and life insurance will be provided to all health professionals who depend on the public and private system.

Health covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/pais/20200408/bono-familia-bs-500-se-paga… socpro
Bono Familiar ampliado bolivia

Bono Familia ampliado. Una ayuda financiera a todas las familias que tengan hijos en colegios fiscales---de pre- kinder hasta la secundaria. El “Bono Familia” que consta de Bs 500 por hijo.

Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in fiscal colleges--- pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Bono Familia" which consists of Bs 500 per child.

Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/pais/20200408/bono-familia-bs-500-se-paga… socpro
Decreto Supremo N° 4200 artículo 10 bolivia

The government will cover all home electricty 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. Futhermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home water bills for the months of April…

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/buscar_comp/(COVID-19) socpro
PhilHealth to release P30 billion to hospitals to fight CoViD-19

As of 18 March 2020, PhilHealth released Php 30 billion (USD 590 million)
additional funds to accredited hospitals as well implemented administrative
measures.

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/news/2020/fight_covid.php socpro
Gov’t economic team rolls out P27.1 B package vs COVID-19 pandemic

The Social Security System mobilized existing P1.2 billion to cover
unemployment benefits for displaced workers. This will cover unemployment
insurance benefits to projected 30,000 to 60,000 workers who will lose their
jobs as a result of the possible layoffs in, or closures…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dof.gov.ph/govt-economic-team-rolls-out-p27-1-b-package-vs-covid-19… socpro
DTI sets 30-day grace period for residential, commercial rent

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) granted on Monday, April 6, a 30-day grace period for residential rent, as well as commercial rent paid by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Housing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.rappler.com/business/257171-dti-sets-grace-period-residential-comme… socpro
P5,000 aid during lockdown covers contractual, on-probation private workers, says DOLE philippines, the

Affected workers, regardless of status (i.e. permanent, probationary, or
contractual) employed in private firms whose operations are affected by the
Covid-19 pandemic will receive P5,000 from the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE).

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/03/19/2002155/p5000-aid-during-lockdown… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 bosnia-herzegovina

Individual local governments are providing significant sums to assist the
elderly and families with low or no income ($250,000 thus far from Sarajevo
municipality Stari Grad). Plans are underway for larger-scale assistance.

Cash transfers, Social assistance, Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
COVID-19 Pandemic is a Crisis like no other, it feels like a War, and in many ways it is bosnia-herzegovina

A total of Eur 5.5M is allocated for unemployment benefits for 2020, but this
could increase to another Eur 10M to support job retention and/or increase
unemployment benefits.

Unemployment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.sarajevotimes.com/covid-19-pandemic-is-a-crisis-like-no-other-it-fe… socpro
President Barrow approves 500 Million Dalasis Emergency Fund For Coronavirus Response gambia

The government has reallocated 500 million dalasi (0.6 percent of GDP) from the current budget to the Ministry of Health and other relevent public entities to complement the support already received from partners to prevent and control the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB socpro