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| LeFrance: Covid-19 met la Sécu à genoux avec un trou d’au moins 41 milliards d’euros | france | leparisien.fr (22.04.2020) Auditionné par la commission des Affaires sociales du Sénat, le ministre des Comptes publics a souligné d'emblée « le caractère exceptionnel et changeant » de ses prévisions budgétaires. Le cru 2019, meilleur que prévu avec tout de même une perte de 1,9 milliard d'… |
Actuarial, Governance and administration, Financing, Programme & evaluation, Financial crisis | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | http://www.leparisien.fr/economie/le-covid-19-met-la-secu-a-genoux-avec-un-trou… | gfilhon | |||
| Report de charges : une exonération pure et simple pour les petits commerces fermés | Europe , france | Face à l'épidémie de covid-19, le gouvernement a annoncé dès le mois de mars des mesures exceptionnelles afin d'aider les entreprises à faire face à la baisse d'activité, parmi lesquelles la possibilité de reporter les cotisations sociales. Cette possibilité de report se transforme en… |
Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.journaldunet.com/management/guide-du-management/1489997-report-de-c… | gfilhon | |||
| Iraq: Covid-19: Iraq’s Higher Committee for Health and National Safety announces emergency grant to families impacted by curfew - Government of Iraq | iraq | the Government of Iraq (12.04.2020) Covid-19: Iraq’s Higher Committee for Health and National Safety announces emergency monthly grant to families impacted by curfew. The grant is only available to Iraqi citizens who are residing in Iraq.… |
Iraq’s Higher Committee for Health and National Safety announces emergency monthly grant to families impacted by curfew. The grant is only available to Iraqi citizens who are residing in Iraq. Government employees, those receiving state… |
The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety, which directs and coordinates Iraq’s national efforts to combat Covid-19, announced on Saturday that the Iraqi government was making available a temporary monthly grant to those affected by the na |
Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safe… | siha | |
| Sweden/Germany: Working in the pandemic - more safety and health at work! | germany, sweden | The Corona (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic affects social and economic life equally, employed, and unemployed. This pandemic situation is a danger to the health of an undetermined number of people and at the same time to public safety and order. It has a significant impact on… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | http://besus.net | btreichel | |||
| Sweden: Working in the pandemic - more safety and health at work! | germany, sweden | The Corona (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic affects social and economic life equally, employed, and unemployed. This pandemic situation is a danger to the health of an undetermined number of people and at the same time to public safety and order. It has a significant impact on… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.besus.net | btreichel | ||||
| Haiti: the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19 created to fight Against COVID-19 in Haiti – The Haitian Times | haiti | The Haitian Times (29.04.2020) In anticipation of an onslaught of COVID-19 cases, Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, has created an historic public-private partnership, the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19, to coordinate the country’s resources and… |
An public-private partnership, the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19, was created to coordinate the country’s resources and response to the looming pandemic. |
In anticipation of an onslaught of COVID-19 cases, Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, has created an historic public-private partnership, the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19, to coordinate the country’s resources and response to the looming pandemic. |
Health | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://haitiantimes.com/2020/04/29/gheskio-founder-dr-jean-william-pape-select… | siha | |
| Cyprus: Τμήμα Επιθεώρησης ΕργασίαςΚυπριακή Δημοκρατία - Τμήμα Επιθεώρησης Εργασίας - Ασφάλεια και Υγεία στην Εργασία | cyprus | The Department of Labour Inspection (DLI) of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance in Cyprus has published “Simple Guidelines for the Protection of workers on construction sites from COVID-19” in 6 languages,… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | http://www.mlsi.gov.cy/mlsi/dli/dliup.nsf/All/C33A1703520E2862C22585580017D3E9?… | btreichel | |||
| Africa’s coronavirus safety nets cannot cover all | Africa | The New Humanitarian (04.05.2020 ) African governments moved fast to contain COVID-19, but providing support to those hit hardest among the urban poor is more difficult. |
covid19, poverty | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | http://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/2020/05/04/coronavirus-Africa-govern… | pmassetti | ||||
| IMF - Policy Responses to COVID19 | Policy TrackerBrowse by Country |
covid19 | https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#A | pmassetti | ||||||
| Cambodia: Food supplies to the pagodas and the poor | cambodia | Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (07.04.2020) 40 kg of rice and 200,000 kyats were donated to each pagoda of 58 pagodas in Ponhea Krek district, Tbong Khmum province, and Cheach commune, Kamchay Mear district, Prey Veng province. In addition, foods and supplies… |
Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation donated food and cash to pagodas and distributed food and supplies to the poor family. |
(Google translate) Minister Vong Soth brings food supplies to the pagodas and the poor in Ponhea Krek district, Tbong Khmum province and Khum Cheach, Kamchay Mear district, Prey Ve |
Social assistance, Food and nutrition | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.mosvy.gov.kh/article/491 | siha | |
| Is COVID-19 Pakistan’s Black Swan Event for Digital Payments? | pakistan | Center For Global Development (01.05.2020) The Ehsaas Emergency Cash program was launched at the end of March to distribute funds to 12 million families (an estimated 67 million people) whose livelihood has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic or its aftermath. Each eligible family is… |
The Ehsaas Emergency Cash program was launched at the end of March to distribute funds to 12 million families (an estimated 67 million people) whose livelihood has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic or its aftermath. Each eligible family is entitled to 12,000 Pakistani rupees (PKR… |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.cgdev.org/blog/covid-19-pakistans-black-swan-event-digital-payments | pmassetti | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina: In-kind assistance provided to 300 returnee families in Drvar, Glamoč and Grahovo | bosnia-herzegovina | The Federation Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees has delivered packages of food and hygiene supplies to returnee families in the municipalities of Drvar, Glamoc and Grahovo. The Ministry representatives presented this assistance in the presence of the Mayor of Drvar Dušica Runic,… |
Since the pandemic was declared, the Federation Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees has delivered packages of food and hygiene supplies to returnee families in the municipalities of Drvar, Glamoc and Grahovo. |
Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8558 | rmensing | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina: Parents can take paid leave if both are working | bosnia-herzegovina | The federal government made a series of recommendations to employers and workers at a broad-based themed session yesterday to prevent coronavirus disease. |
Employers are obliged to allow a parent of children up to 10 years to stay absent from work if both parents are working. The number of paid leave days is limited to 7 days. Update (14.04.2020) - In cooperation with the social partners, it will be considered… |
Parental leave, Employment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8419 | rmensing | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina: Law introduces 10 measures to mitigate the negative economic consequences of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic | bosnia-herzegovina | http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8505 The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at today's urgent, telephone session, proposed that the Law on Mitigation of… |
10 measures to mitigate the negative economic consequences of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic:
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Employment, Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8495 | rmensing | ||
| Belarus: Decree "On material incentives for healthcare workers" | belarus | President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signs Decree "On material incentives for healthcare workers". |
Establishment of an additional monthly allowance for work in conditions associated with infectious diseases. In particular, it concerns employees of health care institutions providing care to patients with infections, as well as those working in conditions associated with infections. |
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Health promotion, Employment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | http://president.gov.by/by/news_by/view/padpisany-ukaz-ab-materyjalnym-stymulja… | rmensing | |
| COVID-19 Is Exposing the Holes in Latin America’s Safety Nets | latin america | Americas Quarterly (04.05.2020) The pandemic has shone light on the gaps in existing protection programs, but could pave a path to reforms. |
Cash transfers, Social policies & programmes | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://americasquarterly.org/article/covid-19-is-exposing-the-holes-in-latin-a… | pmassetti | |||
| COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean: An overview of government responses to the crisis | latin america | oecd (27.04.2020) this note will give an overview of the measures currently being enacted to mitigate the public health situation in different countries of the region, including its social, economic, and governance dimensions. |
Social policies & programmes | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/view/?ref=129_129907-eae84sciov&title=COVID-19-i… | pmassetti | |||
| Belarus: Temporary disability benefits in the case of caring for a sick child | belarus | Commentary to Presidential Decree No 143 of 24 April 2020 "On Supporting the Economy" regarding the payment of temporary disability allowance |
Under article 15 of Presidential Decree No. 143 of 24 April 2020 on economic support, temporary disability benefits are paid to persons actually caring for a child under 10 years of age or attending a preschool or general secondary school if the child is a first- or second-level relative with… |
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Cash sickness benefits, Disability, Children | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/-kommentarij-k-ukazu-prezidenta-respublik… | rmensing | ||
| Belarus: Territorial centers completed nearly 10.6 thousand applications for the delivery of food and medicine | News | Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Belarus. Official site | belarus | Update 30.04: http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/territorialnymi-tsentrami-vypolneno-pochti-106-tys-… |
For the period from March 20 to April 29, almost 10.6 thousand applications were received and executed in the territorial centers of social services for the population . The largest number of applications came to the territorial centers of the Gomel region (2.7… |
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Medical care, Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/territorialnymi-tsentrami-vypolneno-pocht… | rmensing | |
| Belarus: The social service is ready to assist lonely senior citizens and people with disabilities in the delivery of food and medicine | belarus | As of April 1, nearly 870 thousand elderly and disabled people living alone live in the republic , of which 167 thousand do not have close relatives.… |
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection informs that the social service is ready to provide assistance to single senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the delivery of food and medicine . This assistance will be provided by… |
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Medical care, Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/-s-zabotoj-i-vnimaniem-k-pozhilym-i-inval… | rmensing | |
| India starts Aadhaar updating facility through common service centres | india | opengovasia.com (29.04.2020) 20,000 common service centres will offer an Aadhaar updating service, catering to a large number of citizens in rural parts of the country. |
Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.opengovasia.com/india-starts-aadhaar-updating-facility-through-comm… | pmassetti | |||||
| The IMF show support for Universal Transfers as a temporary tool during COVID-19 crisis | Development Pathways (24.04.2020) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the first part of a Special Series on Fiscal Policies to Respond to COVID-19 titled “Managing Fiscal Risks under Fiscal stress” that looks at “the Impact on Households: Assessing Universal Transfers (UT)”.… |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/news/the-imf-show-support-for-universal-t… | pmassetti | ||||
| Bangladesh: Online Course on COVID-19 for Doctors | bangladesh | Department of Health (29.04.2020) Online Course on COVID-19 for Doctors: The course is mandatory for physicians who volunteer to provide medical advice and services on the… |
Online Course on COVID-19 for Doctors: The course is mandatory for physicians who volunteer to provide medical advice and services on the Department of Health's Covid-19 hotline… |
Welcome to the advanced training on Coronavirus |
covid19, human resources, universal health care | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://muktopaath.gov.bd/course-details/243 | siha | ||
| Bangladesh: PM unveils massive stimulus package to counter adverse effects of coronavirus - The Hindu BusinessLine | bangladesh | BusinessLine (05.04.2020) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced stimulus packages to the tune of Taka 72,750 crore (USD 8,573 million) to counter the adverse effects of coronavirus on the country’s economy. The first packages involves Taka 30,000 crore to be… |
The stimulus packages to counter the adverse effects of coronavirus on the country’s economy. The packages provide low-interest loans with affected industries and service sector organisations and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as working capital through banks. The government… |
Bangladesh PM unveils massive stimulus package to counter adverse effects of coronavirus The total amount of financial assistance would stand at Tk 72,750 crore, which is nearly 2.52 per cent of the country’s GDPBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced stimul |
Employment, Financial crisis | covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/bangladesh-pm-unveils-massive-s… | siha | |
| Economic measures in Norway in response to COVID-19 | norway | The Norwegian government has introduced significant measures to support jobs, help businesses and people, and strengthen health services. Still, more may be needed in the coming weeks. The measures must be targeted, effective and reversible. |
The fiscal measures so far add up to over NOK 139 billion, corresponding to around 4.6 percent of Mainland GDP. In addition, the budget is estimated to be weakened by more than NOK 60 billion by reduced tax revenues and higher expenses due to the economic downturn (automatic stabilizers).… |
Family benefits, Employment, Unemployment, Shocks & extreme events | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/economic-measures-in-norway-in-response-t… | sbjorstad |