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| Armenia - Government and institution measures in response to COVID-19 | armenia | One-time support in amount of 50% of gas and electricity payments for resident subscribers whose gas and electricity utility payments for February did not exceed AMD10 thousand and AMD5 thousand correspondingly. One-time support in amount of 30% of gas and electricity payments for resident… |
Housing, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/armenia-government-and-institutio… | socpro | |||
| Impacts économiques du Covid-19 : les 19 mesures de riposte du governement | cameroon | 20% increase in the level of old pensions that did not benefit from the automatic revaluation that occurred as a result of the 2016 reform. |
Old-age pensions | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.cameroon-tribune.cm/article.html/32179/fr.html/impacts-economiques-… | socpro | |||
| WHO | Global diffusion of eHealth: Making universal health coverage achievable | The report considers eHealth foundations built through policy development, funding approaches and capacity building in eHealth through the training of students and professionals. It then observes specific eHealth applications such as mHealth, telehealth, electronic health records systems and… |
Health, Information and communication technology | https://www.who.int/goe/publications/global_diffusion/en/ | rruggia | ||||||
| Development of Nationwide Electronic Health Record (ΝEHR): An international survey - ScienceDirect | new zealand, israel, korea, Republic of, United States, canada, austria, denmark, germany, netherlands, norway, sweden, switzerland, united kingdom | Highlights
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Health, Information and communication technology | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211883717300266 | rruggia | |||||
| Systems Architecture for a Nationwide Healthcare System - PubMed | uruguay | From a national level to give Internet technology support, the Nationwide Integrated Healthcare System in Uruguay requires a model of Information Systems Architecture. This system has multiple healthcare providers (public and private), and a strong component of supplementary services. Thus, the… |
Health, Medical care, Information and communication technology, Interoperability | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26262000/ | rruggia | |||||
| The government has adopted the second package of economic measures to deal with the crisis in order to preserve as many jobs as possible for the citizens and to help the economy | North Macedonia | For citizens who have lost their jobs due to the crisis, the state will pay a |
Employment, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A//vlada.mk/node/… | socpro | |||
| The government has adopted the second package of economic measures to deal with the crisis in order to preserve as many jobs as possible for the citizens and to help the economy. | North Macedonia | Unemployed and informal sector workers will receive an average of 7,000 |
Health | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A//vlada.mk/node/… | socpro | |||
| Isle of Man: Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance - MERA | Isle of Man | gov.im (06.04.2020) The Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (“MERA”) provides an income of £200 per week to people who have been temporarily or permanently laid off, or lost their self-employed work since 2 March 2020. It was introduced on 6 April 2020 and has been extended to 20… |
The Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (“MERA”) provides an income of £200 per week to people who have been temporarily or permanently laid off, or lost their self-employed work since 2 March 2020. |
Update: 24 April 2020 |
Cash transfers | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://covid19.gov.im/businesses/funding-support/manx-earnings-replacement-all… | cambrosio | |
| Isle of Man: Salary support scheme | Isle of Man | gov.im (01.03.2020) The purpose of the Salary support scheme is to provide salary support for businesses adversely affected by Coronavirus at this time. The Scheme was originally introduced to provide a contribution to a maximum of £280 per week per full time employee for up to 12 weeks… |
The purpose of the Salary support scheme is to provide salary support for businesses adversely affected by Coronavirus at this time. The Scheme was originally introduced to provide a contribution to a maximum of £280 per week per full time employee for up to 12 weeks beginning on the 2 March. It… |
This guidance is published under paragraph 15 of the COVID 19 Salary Support Scheme and is intended to provide employers with further information on the scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to provide salary support for businesses adversely affected by Coronavirus at this time. Th |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://covid19.gov.im/businesses/funding-support/salary-support-scheme/ | cambrosio | |
| Isle of Man: Coronavirus Business Support Scheme | Isle of Man | gov.im (01.03.2020) |
The Department for Enterprise's Coronavirus Business Support Scheme has been established to provide grant assistance to support local businesses in designated sectors that have been financially affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme offers financial support to eligible businesses… |
The Department for Enterprise's Coronavirus Business Support Scheme has been established to provide grant assistance to support local businesses in designated sectors that have been financially affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme offers financial support to eligib |
Cash transfers | covid19, self-employed | Published Measures summary | https://covid19.gov.im/businesses/funding-support/coronavirus-business-support-… | cambrosio | |
| Jersey: Government Payroll Co-Funding Scheme | jersey | gov.je (20.03.2020) A two phases Payroll Co-Funding Scheme was implemented. During the first phase (20 March to 31 March 2020) Government retrospectively paid employers (and self-employed workers) a subsidy of up to £200 per week towards each employee’s wage for business in the… |
A two phases Payroll Co-Funding Scheme was implemented. During the first phase (20 March to 31 March 2020) Government retrospectively paid employers (and self-employed workers) a subsidy of up to £200 per week towards each employee’s wage. Phase two is available from 1 April to 30… |
Cash transfers | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.je/Health/Coronavirus/BusinessAndEmployment/Pages/GovernmentSup… | cambrosio | ||
| US: How to Improve and Protect Nursing Homes From Outbreaks | United States | The New York Times (22.05.2020) More than a third of America’s Covid-19 deaths can be traced back to these facilities. Experts suggest several ways to make them safer. |
Health, Old-age pensions | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/22/health/coronavirus-nursing-homes.html?referr… | pmassetti | |||
| Pandemic highlights disparities across states, injuries vs. illnesses | National Academy of Social Insurance | United States | Published: May 2020 The U.S. workers’ compensation system in its current form is complex, opaque and fragmented. Unlike other social insurance programs, it is wholly administered… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.nasi.org/research/2020/pandemic-highlights-disparities-across-state… | btreichel | |||
| Japan: Pension reform bill enacted | japan | Nikkei (29.05.2020) On the 29th, the Pension Reform Law was enacted, which includes such provisions as a lowering of the starting age for public pension benefits to 75. Increase the amount of pension you receive by delaying receipt of benefits. The government will also review the "… |
The Pension Reform Law was enacted, which includes such provisions as a lowering of the starting age for public pension benefits to 75. Increase the amount of pension you receive by delaying receipt of benefits. The government will also review the "working-age pension," which reduces some… |
(Translation by Google and DeepL) With regard to the reduction of the age to start receiving benefits, the period that can be selected between the ages of 60 and 70 at present will be expanded to 60 to 75 after April 2022. Based on the age of 65, the pension benefit will increase by 0.7% each tim |
Old-age pensions | adequacy | Published Measures summary | https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO59727190Z20C20A5MM0000/?n_cid=DSREA001 | siha | |
| Vision Zero Webinars| Fundación Internacional ORP | The International ORP Foundation in cooperation with the Vision Zero Business Council has hosted a series of three Vision Zero Webinars. The webinars have shown how important a participatory approach to safety and health at work really is during the COVID-19 pandemic. The… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://fiorp.org/ | btreichel | |||||
| Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations | kosovo | ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Payment of monthly assistance in the amount of one hundred and thirty (€130) Euros to citizens who lose their… |
Payment of monthly assistance in the amount of one hundred and thirty (€130) Euros to citizens who lose their jobs due to the public health emergency situation, for April, May and June, amounting up to four million (€4,000,000.00) Euros; |
Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public healt |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac… | siha | |
| Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations | kosovo | ICLG.com Briefing(05.05.2020) Decision No.. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package.
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Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public healt |
Employment, Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac… | siha | |
| Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations | kosovo | ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Financial support for business organisation under financial distress due to the downfall of their… |
Covering of the value of pension contributions with regard to the measures foreseen under this Decision for April and May, amounting to eight million (€8,000,000.00) Euros. |
Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public healt |
Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac… | siha | |
| Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations | kosovo | ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Financial support for business organisation under financial distress due to the downfall of their business… |
Covering of expenditures for the monthly salaries in the amount of one hundred seventy (€170) Euros for April and May, a measure amounting to forty-one million (€41,000,000.00) Euros; |
Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public healt |
Employment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac… | siha | |
| Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations | kosovo | ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Payment of an additional sum of thirty (€30) Euros per month to all beneficiaries of social assistance… |
Payment of an additional sum of thirty (€30) Euros per month to all beneficiaries of social assistance and pension schemes who receive a monthly payment lower than one-hundred (€100) Euros, for April, May and June, provided that they are beneficiaries of only one scheme. |
Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public healt |
Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac… | siha | |
| Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations | kosovo | ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Double payment of the social assistance scheme to all beneficiaries of social assistance schemes for April… |
Double payment of the social assistance scheme to all beneficiaries of social assistance schemes for April and May, a measure amounting to seven million six hundred fifty thousand (€7,650,000.00) Euros, including payments executed for March. |
Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac… | siha | ||
| Kosovo: Early payment of pension and social schemes in time if crisis | kosovo | Ministry of Finance and Transfers (21.05.2020) The Kosovo Treasury has executed the payment of all pension and social schemes for over 310 thousand beneficiaries, a few days before the regular time, due to the pandemic situation and in respect… |
The Kosovo Treasury has executed the payment of all pension and social schemes for over 310 thousand beneficiaries, a few days before the regular time, due to the pandemic situation and in respect of the official holiday of the Great Eid. |
The Ministry of Finance and Transfers announces that today, the Kosovo Treasury has executed the payment of all pension and social schemes for over 310 thousand beneficiaries, a few days before the regular time, due to the pandemic situation and in respect of the official holiday of the Great Eid |
Old-age pensions, Financial crisis | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://mf.rks-gov.net/page.aspx?id=2%2C2%2C888 | siha | |
| Gambia: Gambia announces Covid-19 response food package | gambia | Apanews.net (25.04.2020) The Gambia government has shipped in a large consignment of rice and sugar to ease the livelihood challenges of the citizenry amid Covid-19 lock down. The over 300,000 bags of rice and sugar have been off loaded and packed at the Mcmarthy Square in … |
The Gambia government has shipped in a large consignment of rice and sugar to ease the livelihood challenges of the citizenry amid Covid-19 lock down. |
Social assistance, Food and nutrition | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://apanews.net/en/news/gambia-announces-covid-19-response-food-package | siha | ||
| Addressing the COVID-19 economic crisis in Asia through social protection | Asia | Development Pathways (May 2020) The COVID-19 crisis and its widespread impacts demonstrate the need to reform current social security systems in Asia. |
Social policies & programmes | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/publications/addressing-the-covid-19-econ… | pmassetti | |||
| 7 ways technology can help the social protection response to COVID-19 | Development Pathways (21.04.2020) As the COVID-19 pandemic rages like a wild inferno at a global scale, humanity is neck-deep in responding with every resource, instrument, policy and strategy that is at its disposal. |
Information and communication technology, Service delivery | customer_services | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/blog/7-ways-technology-can-help-the-socia… | pmassetti |