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More COVID-19 cases in Sierra Leone as lockdown begins sierra leone

On 4 April,the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare,Anti-Corruption Commission,and the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities,distributed 25 kg bags of rice,250,000 leones ($25.77),Veronica buckets,and others items to…

Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com/more-covid-19-cases-in-sierra-leone-as-… socpro
Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 22,2020 Timor-Leste

Suspension of the payment of social security contributions in the case of suspension of the employment contract or reduction of working hours.

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24175&lang=pt socpro
Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 22,2020 Timor-Leste

Extraordinary allowance in the event of suspension of the employment contract or reduction of working hours (amount equivalent to 60% of your remuneration). The government will provide the equivalent of 60 per cent of the salary,with the remaining 40 per cent to come from the employer.

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24175&lang=pt socpro
Coronavirus: In Madagascar,a social protection response is launched in urban and suburban areas to aid families and their children during Covid-19 pandemic madagascar

Social protection programme to assist families impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak through the use of unconditional cash transfers in urban and suburban areas. Nearly 189,400 households from the 769 fokontany (sub districts) of the eight districts of Antananarivo,Toamasina and Fianarantsoa will…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/28/coronavirus-in-madagascar-a-social-protec… socpro
Timorese government approves supplement for the "frontline" of combat Timor-Leste

Payment of a remuneration supplement for officials,agents and workers,including security forces,who are at the forefront of the fight against covid-19.

Health, Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/covid-19/governo-timorense-aprova-suplemento-para-l… socpro
Montserrat government - public officers agree on policy for COVID-19 pandemic Montserrat

The government has also implemented a flexible working arrangements policy which allows public officers the ability to take a more flexible approach to work,in terms of working locations,hours and duties.

This includes:
Staggered or Split Workday: where an employee carries out…

Employment, Cash transfers, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://menafn.com/1099879410/Montserrat-government-public-officers-agree-on-po… socpro
Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 23,2020 Timor-Leste

Monetary support to households in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This measure is a short-term intervention to tackle the damaging impacts on the livelihoods of low-income families across the country,caused by COVID-19. This support benefits all households,composed of at least one citizen,…

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24183&lang=pt socpro
Montserrat government - public officers agree on policy for COVID-19 pandemic Montserrat

The government of Montserrat has introduced a 'discretionary leave provision' to allow employees the time and flexibility to make alternate arrangements for the supervision of school-aged children

Family benefits, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://menafn.com/1099879410/Montserrat-government-public-officers-agree-on-po… socpro
Minister Selçuk: “2. Faz Social Assistance will be given to 2 million 300 thousand households in need ” turkey

Social Assistance for the elderly and disabled will be made for three months without seeking income criteria and severe disability

Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.ailevecalisma.gov.tr/tr-tr/haberler/bakan-selcuk-2-faz-sosyal-yardi… socpro
Welfare cheques boost to help families barbados

For those employers who are prepared to retain three quarters of their workforce, even if some on short week, Government will defer their obligation to pay the employer’s contributions for three months, in the first instance, with the preparation to extend it for another three months if the…

Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection, covid19 Published Measures summary https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/03/21/welfare-cheques-boost-to-help-families/ socpro
Covid-19: The government assist vulnerable people and students congo

The Minister of Social Affairs and Humanitarian Action,Antoinette Dinga-Dzondo,on April 6 and 7,gave food supplies to the underprivileged and students living in the five campuses of Marien-Ngouabi University in Brazzaville. In addition to Brazzaville,this donation from the government,consisting…

Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.affaires-sociales.gouv.cg/covid-19-le-gouvernement-assiste-les-pers… socpro
Azerbaijani ministry says 82,000 families to receive targeted social assistance azerbaijan

Meanwhile,the number of family members receiving social assistance this month increased by 50,000 and currently stands at 340,000 people. The average monthly amount of social assistance for each family continues to grow,reaching 222 manat ($130.5).

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.azernews.az/nation/164515.html socpro
As part of the fight against Coronavirus,AFD donates 368 million to MASAH congo

(For the entire 12 administrative regions of the country,communication packages on covid-19 and hygiene materials have been distributed (the cost is over 200 million CFA))

The aid delivered by France is made up of a food kit consisting of,among others,2000 bags of rice,1200 cartons of…

Health, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.affaires-sociales.gouv.cg/dans-le-cadre-de-la-lutte-contre-le-coron… socpro
Coronavirus in Azerbaijan: Challenges and reality azerbaijan

Cover the tuition fees of students from vulnerable families.

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.news.az/articles/commentary/147950 socpro
Covid-19 in Congo,the government will grant nearly 100,000 poor households 50,000 FCFA as food allowance congo

100 000 families affected by COVID-19 to receive around 50 000 CFA each
(food aid plan for the most vulnerable will grant nearly 100,000 poor households 50,000 CFA francs as food allowance)

Food and nutrition, Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://lesechos-congobrazza.com/economie/6884-covid-19-au-congo-le-gouvernemen… socpro
Azerbaijan pays $21.8 to hired employees affected by pandemic azerbaijan

In accordance with the action plan approved by the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers,the program of paying a certain part of salaries to the hired employees working in the spheres affected by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is being implemented.

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.azernews.az/business/164500.html socpro
Giorgi Gakharia presented an Anti-crisis Economic Plan georgia

The state already helps those families whose social rating score is below 65,000 points. But families with a social rating score between 65,000 and 100,000 were left without attention. We will help such families provided they have many children and minors. However,in conditions of economic…

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary http://gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=547&info_id=75977 socpro
Haiti - Economy : The DGI announces new tax relief measures haiti

A moratorium had been granted to taxpayers until June 30,2020 to fulfill their obligations with the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI),stating that within this period taxpayers will have to settle the payment of taxes; proceed to the declaration and payment of income tax,without late payment…

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30542-haiti-economy-the-dgi-announces-new-ta… socpro
Giorgi Gakharia presented an Anti-crisis Economic Plan georgia

Socially vulnerable citizens will receive an additional 600 GEL from the state for the period of six months

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary http://gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=547&info_id=75977 socpro
ADEM applies simplified procedure for jobseeker registration and application for unemployment benefits luxembourg

Luxembourg residents who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are asked to use the online form to speed up the job search notification process.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://adem.public.lu/en/actualites/adem/2020/03/inscription.html socpro
Giorgi Gakharia presented an Anti-crisis Economic Plan georgia

The state undertakes to provide citizens who were employed in the informal sector,or considered themselves self-employed,with a one-time assistance of 300 GEL after they are identified by the social assistance services,based on a maximum simplified way of identification. An approximate budget of…

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary http://gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=547&info_id=75977 socpro
Bonuses for employees undergoing professional redeployment luxembourg

Change in calculation of bonuses for professionals working in relevant jobs during the crisis.
"Under normal circumstances,for employees undergoing professional redeployment who are eligible for a compensatory benefit (indemnité compensatoire),each bonus payment is taken into account…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://adem.public.lu/en/actualites/adem/2020/04/primes_reclassement.html socpro
Giorgi Gakharia presented an Anti-crisis Economic Plan georgia

All persons who will retain their jobs,and all the companies that will retain jobs will receive a full subsidy of salary payment of up to 750 GEL for the period of six months in terms of income tax payments. According to the Prime Minister,the budget for this assistance is 250 million GEL.…

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary http://gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=547&info_id=75977 socpro
Additional measures relating to the COVID-19 situation concerning unemployment benefits for jobseekers luxembourg

Due to the extraordinary situation on the labour market triggered by the COVID-19 health crisis,jobseekers registered with ADEM may currently face difficulties in finding a new job.
For this reason,the entitlement to unemployment benefit is extended for the duration of the crisis. This…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://adem.public.lu/en/actualites/adem/2020/04/chomage-etat-crise.html socpro
Giorgi Gakharia presented an Anti-crisis Economic Plan georgia

Assisting the citizens in terms of utility bills that was made for 1.2 million citizens; We are talking about water,waste management and electricity bills; In addition,we have subsidized bills for the use of natural gas for more than 670,000 families and have allocated 150 million GEL from the…

Housing covid19 Published Measures summary http://gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=547&info_id=75977 socpro