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| New Caledonia: Increase in family benefits for childcare | New Caledonia | Government of New Caledonia (16.07.2020) The government has instituted an exceptional increase in family benefits for the salaried worker who has had no other solution, due to the closure of nurseries and schools as of March 19, 2020, than to stay at home to keep their child (ren) under 16 and… |
Exceptional increase in family benefits for the salaried worker who has had no other solution, due to the closure of nurseries and schools as of March 19, 2020, than to stay at home to keep their child (ren) under 16 and suffered as a result a loss of wages. |
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Family benefits, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://gouv.nc/info-coronavirus-covid-19/infos-economie | siha | |
| New Caledonia: Reinforced partial unemployment "Covid-19 allowance" | New Caledonia | Government of New Caledonia (16.07.2020) Covid-19 allowance has been extended for companies durably affected by the health crisis for a period of three months, from 1 st June 2020 to 31 August 2020 with the possibility of extending it for another three months. … |
Covid-19 allowance has been extended for companies durably affected by the health crisis for a period of three months, from 1 st June 2020 to 31 August 2020 with the possibility of extending it for another three months. The amount is 100% of the salary for employees… |
Partial unemployment is a device that helps safeguard the employment of employees in companies going through a difficult period. The government has decided to strengthen this system to deal |
Employment, Unemployment, Cash transfers, Shocks & extreme events, COVID-19, Financial crisis | covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://gouv.nc/info-coronavirus-covid-19/infos-economie | siha | |
| Germany: Introduction of a Basic Pension for Low-Income Pensioners | germany | Deutsche Rentenvrsicherung (02.07.2020) On July 2, Germany’s parliament approved a law that will introduce an income-tested basic pension (Grundrente) on January 1, 2021, to supplement the country’s social insurance old-age pension (beneficiaries should have at least 35 years of basic-… |
Old-age pensions | Contributory, poverty | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2020-07/index.html#austral… | mmarquez | |||
| Martinique: COVID-19 teleconsultations | Martinique | Martinique Regional Health Agency (30.03.2020) From Monday March 30, healthcare professionals will be able to carry out teleconsultations more easily with the “ Médiconsult ” tool . After the patient's call, the doctor suggests an appointment for a… |
Teleconsultations between healthcare professionals and patients using “ Médiconsult ” tool. If only a patient has a smartphone, a tablet or a computer equipped with a webcam, a microphone and a speaker, they can have teleconsultation with … |
COVID-19 teleconsultations
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Health, Information and communication technology, COVID-19 | covid19, digital inclusion, service delivery | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.martinique.ars.sante.fr/coronavirus-actualite-et-conduite-tenir-6 | siha | |
| Germany: Coronavirus Information by BG BAU | germany | The BG BAU (Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft/construction industry) provides various information material for protection against corona. Please find attached the links to the different materials. (Attention: Most of them only exist in… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks, COVID-19 | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.bgbau.de/themen/sicherheit-und-gesundheit/coronavirus/ | btreichel | |||
| CPWR COVID-19 Construction Clearinghouse | Americas | The scientific community's understanding of how the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads is evolving. This COVID-19 Clearinghouse was established as a central resource for construction employers and workers to find the latest research, guidance documents… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks, COVID-19 | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | http://covid.elcosh.org/ | btreichel | |||
| Corona | Tools for small and medium-sized enterprises | This website of the Special Commission on Prevention presents international examples in 5 languages for small and medium sized enterprises in almost all areas of occupational safety and health. A new… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://safety-work.org/en/topics/corona.html | btreichel | ||||
| Viet Nam: Campaign to maintain social insurance levels amidst loss of jobs | vietnam | vccinews.com (15.06.2020) In the context of a drop in the number of persons insured to the complusory social insurance system, Viet Nam Social Security took steps to address this. This resulted in an increase of the number of people buying voluntary social insurance increased as the VSS… |
In the context of a drop in the number of persons insured to the complusory social insurance system, Viet Nam Social Security took steps to address this. This resulted in an increase of the number of people buying voluntary social insurance increased as the VSS cooperated with the Vietnam… |
Vietnam Social Security Promptly Supporting People, Clearing Obstacles against Businesses 1:57:32 PM | 15/6/2020 |
Extension of coverage, Communication | covid19 | Published Measures summary | http://vccinews.com/news/40204/vietnam-social-security-promptly-supporting-peop… | mmarquez | |
| Viet Nam: Patients with chronic diseases will receive medicine in advance for 2 months in Hanoi | vietnam | vss.gov.vn( 26.03.2020) In order to strengthen prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic and limit the spread of the disease especially to those who are at high risk or suffering from underlying diseases, chronic diseases, Hanoi Social Security has just sent an official dispatch to… |
For patients diagnosed with chronic diseases come for medical examination or re-examination by appointment, the health insurance facilities must provide the outpatients with medicine for at least two months. This aims to restrict people leaving their homes and avoid unnecessary contact thus… |
In the COVID-19 fight, Hanoi Social Security requires provision of HI medicine for outpatients for at least two months 26/03/2020 06:35 PM
In order to strengthen prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic and limit the spread of the disease especially to those |
Health, Health insurance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?CateID=198&I… | mmarquez | |
| Viet Nam: Financing of job training and retraining to avoid job losses | vietnam | vss.gov.vn (29.03.2020) Due to the epidemic, if the employers were subject to change its production or business structure or technology, they will be assisted in funding for training and retraining to improve occupational skills and qualifications to maintain employment for workers when fully… |
Due to the epidemic, if the employers were subject to change its production or business structure or technology, they will be assisted in funding for training and retraining to improve occupational skills and qualifications to maintain employment for workers when fully satisfying the regulated… |
The COVID-19 epidemic has been directly and indirectly affecting negative impacts on production and business activities of industries and fields, which results in job cuts of employees. Hence, the unemployment insurance policy has now been considered a "life buoy", partly helping stabilize lives |
Employment policies | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://vss.gov.vn/english/news/Pages/vietnam-social-security.aspx?CateID=198&I… | mmarquez | |
| Bono Cuidar y Cuidarse: monto, requisitos y cómo conseguirlo - AS.com | venezuela | as.com (20.07.2020) La entrega del nuevo bono "Cuidar y Cuidarse" comenzó el pasado de julio y se entregara de manera directa y gradual. El bono es una entrega de 900.000 bolívares y corresponde a más de dos salarios mínimos. Este bono es el decimosegundo bono de protección social que se… |
Delivery of the new "Cuidar y Cuidarse" (Taking care of others and of one self) bonus began last July and will be delivered directly and gradually. The bonus is a delivery of 900,000 bolivars and corresponds to more than two minimum wages. This bonus is the twelfth social protection bonus given… |
La pandemia del coronavirus ha provocado una gran crisis económica en toda Venezuela. Muchos trabajadores y familias no tienen apenas ingresos para hacer frente a los gastos que está generando la enfermedad y, por eso, el presidente Nicolás Maduro ha creado el Bono Cuidar y Cuidarse. |
Social assistance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://as.com/diarioas/2020/07/20/actualidad/1595268049_449096.html | mmarquez | |
| Venuezuela: Bono Padre Bolívar | venezuela | as.com (26.07.2020) Un nuevo bono ha salido a la luz en Venezuela, el bono "Padre Bolívar" en honor a Simón Bolívar. Este bono comenzó a entregarse el pasado 24 de julio y estará vigente hasta el 31 de julio. El monto es de 1.000.000 bolívares. |
The new bond "Padre Bolívar" began to be issued last July 24 and will be valid until July 31. The amount is 1,000,000 bolívares. |
Un nuevo bono ha salido a la luz en Venezuela, el Bono Padre Bolívar en honor a Simón Bolívar. Este bono comenzó a entregarse el pasado 24 de julio y estará vigente hasta el 31 de julio. El presidente Nicolás Maduro sigue sacando bonos durante la p |
Social assistance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://as.com/diarioas/2020/07/26/actualidad/1595782318_866223.html | mmarquez | |
| Réunion: Regional safeguard fund | Réunion | Réunion Region (18.05.2020) This fund is part of a principle of subsidiarity, in addition to the other mechanisms operated by the State and the local authorities, and must allow “last resort” intervention. It is therefore mobilized if: • the applicant does not have access to a bank loan or to… |
The fund targets the applicant does not have access to a bank loan or to other support tools offered by the State, the Region (rebound loan) or other communities, including entrepreneurs, micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses, up to 10 employees, unable to obtain a bank loan; … |
Fund objective
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Shocks & extreme events, COVID-19, Financial crisis | covid19, economic crisis, self-employed, sustainability, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regionreunion.com/actualite/toute-l-actualite/article/fonds-regiona… | siha | |
| Réunion: Regional rebound fund | Réunion | Réunion region (02.07.2020)With the objective of strengthening the cash flow of SMEs affected by the crisis, in the amount of € 30K to € 300K, this aid takes the form of a zero-interest loan and is open to SMEs potentially created for more than a year (with at least 1 balance sheet) This fund… |
With the objective of strengthening the cash flow of SMEs affected by the crisis, in the amount of € 30K to € 300K, this aid takes the form of a zero-interest loan and is open to SMEs potentially created for more than a year (with at least 1 balance sheet) This fund allows SMEs to have… |
With the objective of strengthening the cash flow of SMEs affected by the crisis, in the amount of € 30K to € 300K, this aid takes the form of a zero-interest loan and is open to SMEs potentially created for more than a year (with at least 1 balance sheet) This fund allows SMEs to have facilities |
COVID-19, Financial crisis | covid19, labour markets, sustainability | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regionreunion.com/actualite/toute-l-actualite/article/5-outils-et-5… | siha | |
| Réunion: The digital check: Strengthened to support meeting companies | Réunion | Réunion region (13.04.2020) To support small Reunion Island companies in the implementation of teleworking and encourage their digital transition, the Region has decided to strengthen its “Digital Check” so that it responds more effectively to current needs. Thus, the procedures are simplified… |
To support small Reunion Island companies in the implementation of teleworking and encourage their digital transition, the Region has decided to strengthen its “Digital Check” so that it responds more effectively to current needs. Thus, the procedures are simplified and the subsidy rate goes… |
To support small Reunion Island companies in the implementation of teleworking and encourage their digital transition, the Region has decided to strengthen its “Digital Check” so that it res |
Workplace health promotion, Information and communication technology, Technological transition | covid19, labour markets, managing reforms | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regionreunion.com/actualite/toute-l-actualite/article/5-outils-et-5… | siha | |
| Réunion: Regional solidarity fund | Réunion | Réunion region (13.04.2020) Regional solidarity fund, the amount of which varies from 1000 to 2500 €, benefits Reunion VSEs, micro-entrepreneurs and independent professions included. It is open to companies with less than 10 employees whose turnover is less than € 500,000 and which, during the… |
s, micro-entrepreneurs and independent professions included. It is open to companies with less than 10 employees whose turnover is less than € 500,000 and which, during the confinement period , have been forced to close or have suffered a loss of turnover of up to minus 20%. |
REGIONAL SOLIDARITY FUND This aid, the amount of which varies from 1000 to 2500 €, benefits Reunion VSEs, micro-entrepreneu |
Employment, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regionreunion.com/actualite/toute-l-actualite/article/5-outils-et-5… | siha | |
| Réunion: Extension of the open-ended employment system to new integration pathways | Réunion | State services in Reunion Island (23.07.2020) In the current context of emerging from the crisis and resumption of activity, the Petrel plan (Priorities and gathering for local employment in Reunion Island) has been revised and updated in order to best respond to the integration difficulties of… |
Prefect of Reunion Island extended the system of free jobs to people who are coming out of other integration pathways, and more particularly those in favor of disabled workers. This extension marks the State's desire to mobilize this mechanism for the return to employment, in the commercial… |
In the current context of emerging from the crisis and resumption of activity, the Petrel plan (Priorities and gathering for local employment in Reunion Island) has been revised and updated in order to |
Disability, Employment, COVID-19 | Covid19_deconfinement_measures, service intermediaries , youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.reunion.gouv.fr/extension-du-dispositif-des-emplois-francs-a-de-a695… | siha | |
| Guadeloupe: Regional Internship: Youth in Business | Guadeloupe | REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GUADELOUPE (16.07.2020) The Guadeloupe Region informs students and high school students who have not been able to complete their internship application file online within the framework of the "Regional Internship: Youth in Company" device due to the health situation that they… |
The internship application by students and high school students who have not been able to complete their internship application file online due to the health situation is extended. |
The Guadeloupe Region informs students and high school students who have not been able to complete their internship application file online within the framework of the "Regional Internship: Youth in Co |
Employment, Employment of young workers, Human resource management | covid19, human resources, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regionguadeloupe.fr/actualites-et-agendas/toute-lactualite-du-conse… | siha | |
| Guadeloupe: COVID-19 region: TPE regional emergency fund | Guadeloupe | REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GUADELOUPE (22.04.2020) This system takes the form of a refundable advance, without guarantee and at zero rate for an amount between 3,000 and 15,000 € per company, corresponding to 12.5% of the turnover achieved in 2018, and for newly created companies , 12.5% of… |
TPE regional emergency fund takes the form of a refundable advance, without guarantee and at zero rate for an amount between 3,000 and 15,000 € per company, corresponding to 12.5% of the turnover achieved in 2018. This aid applies to companies with a maximum annual turnover of € 180,… |
Faced with the Coronavirus Covid-19 epidemic, which poses a serious threat to the Guadeloupe economy, the regional community is in total solidarity with companies and their employees. It is mobili |
Employment, Shocks & extreme events, Financial crisis | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regionguadeloupe.fr/les-aides-les-services/guide-des-aides/detail/a… | siha | |
| A New Generation of Government-to-Person Payments Is Emerging – G2P Network | A new generation of government-to-person (G2P) payment systems is emerging in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. As described in CGAP’s new publication, “The Future of G2P Payments: Expanding Customer Choice,” modern approaches of transferring cash assistance can reduce costs for governments… |
Service delivery, Social assistance | covid19, epayment | https://g2p-network.org/a-new-generation-of-government-to-person-payments-is-em… | rruggia | |||||
| The Future of G2P Payments: Expanding Customer Choice – G2P Network | Many low-income country governments have begun to digitize government-to-person (G2P) payments by making electronic transfers directly into the accounts of individual customers. While digitization has helped to fill the gaps in delivery, further advances are needed. Building modern… |
Service delivery, Social assistance | epayment, identity management | https://g2p-network.org/the-future-of-g2p-payments-expanding-customer-choice/ | rruggia | |||||
| SPACE - Options for rapid delivery (payment) of cash transfers for COVID-19 responses and beyond | socialprotection.org | This note describes the main strategies used by, and available to, countries to deliver cash support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the note is to inform both ongoing responses to COVID-19 and medium to long term investments in delivery mechanisms that could be used to… |
Business process, Service delivery, Social assistance | covid19, epayment | https://socialprotection.org/discover/publications/space-options-rapid-delivery… | rruggia | |||||
| SPACE Informal Workers and Social Protection | socialprotection.org | The Informal Workers and Social Protection background note outlines the options for providing social protection to informal workers, with a particular focus on the implications for COVID-19 response and urban settings. In order to do so, it provides information on the impacts… |
Business process, Extension of coverage, Difficult-to-cover groups, Social assistance | covid19, self-employed | https://socialprotection.org/discover/publications/space-informal-workers-and-s… | rruggia | |||||
| SPACE Understanding the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Who, Where, How, and When? | socialprotection.org | It is essential to understand ‘Who’ will be affected, ‘Where’, ‘How’ and ‘When’ to better understand the ‘What’ of the social protection response to COVID-19. Social protection is recognised as an essential mechanism to reach those who are in urgent need because of the COVID-19 crisis,… |
Social assistance, Social policies & programmes, Inequalities | covid19 | https://socialprotection.org/discover/publications/space-understanding-economic… | rruggia | |||||
| Gender and Inclusion in social protection responses during COVID-19 | socialprotection.org | This document provides key considerations and examples of how gender and social inclusion (GESI) can be integrated into potential COVID-19 response options/strategies via existing social protection and / or humanitarian programmes (or a hybrid approach, leveraging social protection delivery… |
Inequalities | covid19, family_gender_society, gender_and_inequality | https://socialprotection.org/discover/publications/gender-and-inclusion-social-… | rruggia |