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Title | Authored on | Regions / Country | Abstract | measures summary | Description/integral text (Internal-not for publishing) | Topics | Tags | Status | URL | |
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Benefit to registered independent workers or micro-employers | uruguay | Monotributistas will receive two monthly transfers of 6.800 pesos. |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/el-impacto-del-coronavirus-en-uruguay-que-… | socpro | |||
Gobierno le dará alimentación a más de un millón de hogares con niños | colombia | The Colombian government delivered food to more than 1,730,000 homes with children in the country. The aid is aimed at families in a state of vulnerability and whose income has been reduced by COVID-19. The work will be in charge of the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF). |
Food and nutrition, Family benefits, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.kienyke.com/index.php/colombia/ayudas-icbf-ni%C3%B1os-durante-cuare… | socpro | |||
Doubling of social benefits | uruguay | Beneficiaries of the Plan Equidad will receive the benefit in one installment. Beneficiaries fo the Tarjeta Uruguay Social will receive the benefit in two installments. |
Cash transfers, Cash transfers, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/se-sumaron-14-nuevos-positivos-de-coronavi… | socpro | |||
Más de 50.000 víctimas recibirán anticipadamente indemnizaciones | colombia | Anticipation of cash payment to 1.7M beneficiaries of Colombia Adulto Mayor program to support consumption (This is the old-age subsidy program for the poor and extreme poor over 60+ years old population) This includes 3 monthly payments for March, April, and May (total of COP 70,000) advanced… |
Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.semana.com/nacion/articulo/gobinerno-anuncia-paquete-de-medidas-soc… | socpro | |||
Plan de alimentación | uruguay | Food voucher to vulnerable population groups not covered by other subsidies |
Food and nutrition, Cash transfers, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/el-impacto-del-coronavirus-en-uruguay-que-… | socpro | |||
Víctimas priorizadas recibirán dos ayudas humanitarias por adelantado | colombia | Victims Unit will advance the humanitarian aid that was going to be paid in May and June and will pay it in April.The objective of this measure is to economically favor those who may be affected within the framework of compulsory preventive isolation. The Victims Unit will also advance the… |
Cash transfers, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/victimas-recibiran-indemnizacion-ade… | socpro | |||
Decreto de Urgencia N° 026-2020-EF | peru | Temporary disability benefit for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (workers whose salary is up to 2,400 soles per month). It is granted for the first 20 days of the incapacity. |
Cash sickness benefits | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566555/DU026_2020.pdf | socpro | |||
School feeding in Chile | chile | Distribution of food packages out of special buses, at schools or from |
Food and nutrition, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://cdn.wfp.org/2020/school-feeding-map/ | socpro | |||
"DECRETO DE URGENCIA Nº 033-2020" | peru | The private sector employers will receive a subsidy for each worker who generates fifth-category income in the amount of a maximum of 1500 soles per worker. |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://epdoc2.elperuano.pe/EpPo/DescargaIN.asp?Referencias=MTg2NTE4MF8xMjAyMDA… | socpro | |||
British virgin islands: Water Charges Suspended For One Month | british Virgin Islands | Government of the Virgin Islands (24.03.2020) Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.
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Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges. |
Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges. Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard said charges have been suspended for the period of March 19 to April 19 and is urging resi |
Housing, Social assistance | covid19, housing | Published Measures summary | https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/water-charges-suspended-one-month | socpro | |
Argentina: Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia al Trabajo y la Producción- ATP | argentina | boletinoficial.gob.ar (01.04.2020) Sistema integral de prestaciones por desempleo: las y los trabajadores que reúnan los requisitos previstos en las Leyes Nros. 24.013 y 25.371 accederán a una prestación económica por desempleo conforme las consideraciones estipuladas en el artículo 11 del… |
Comprehensive system of unemployment benefits: workers who meet the requirements set forth in Laws No. 24,013 and 25,371 will access an economic benefit for unemployment in accordance with the considerations stipulated in article 11 of this decree. The core components of the program are: … |
Unemployment | Contributory, covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020040101NS.pdf | socpro | ||
Minister Faber confirms school closures on COVID-19 | belize | Children on national school meal programs will receive take-home rations and high schools are encouraged to do same. |
Children, Social assistance, Food and nutrition | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2020/03/18/minister-faber-confirms-school-cl… | socpro | |||
Bolivia: Decreto Supremo N° 4200 artículo 10 | bolivia | Gaceta Oficial (25.03.2020) The government will cover all home electricity 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. Furthermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home… |
The government will cover all home electricity 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. Furthermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home water bills for the months of… |
Housing, Social assistance | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/buscar_comp/(COVID-19) | socpro | ||
Policy Responses to COVID-19 | austria | Temporary waiving of the conditionality to regularly meet the case worker at |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 | socpro | |||
Bolivia: El Gobierno inyectará Bs 156 millones a la economía | bolivia | PERIODICO BOLIVIA (05.04.2020) The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that 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. The municipality of El… |
The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that 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. |
The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and |
Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers, Financing | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | https://www.periodicobolivia.com.bo/gobierno-inyectara-bs-156-millones-a-la-eco… | socpro | |
Media Conference on COVID-19 – Monday 23rd March 2020 | trinidad and tobago | Suspension of the life certification requirements for elderly social pension recipients (normally required to visit their local board to sign a life certificate register). |
Old-age pensions | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.opm.gov.tt/media-conference-on-covid-19-monday-23rd-march-2020/ | socpro | |||
Bolivia: Extended Family Bonus | bolivia | Los Tiempos (08.04.2020) Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in public schools --- from pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Family Bonus" consisting of Bs 500 per child. |
Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in public schools --- from pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Family Bonus" consisting 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 | ||
Policy Responses to COVID-19 | trinidad and tobago | Cash transfer of TT$510/month (US75) for 3 months to households with family member that was laid off or whose income reduced. This measure reaches a total of 2,050 households. |
Unemployment, Cash transfers, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 | socpro | |||
Transfers are planned to seniors and families with children | guatemala | Transfer are planned to seniors and families with children for a total of Q350 million (or $46 million USD). |
Cash transfers, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.celag.org/latinoamerica-y-el-covid-19-movilizar-recursos-o-gastar-e… | socpro | |||
Real Decreto-ley 6/2020, de 10 de marzo, por el que se adoptan determinadas medidas urgentes en el ámbito económico y para la protección de la salud pública | spain | The government has ruled that key utilities such as energy, gas and water - as well as telecommunication services cannot be suspended to vulnerable persons during the crisis. It has instigated a mortgage moratorium on primary residences for employees who lose their jobs, such as self-employed… |
Housing, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/03/11/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-3434.pdf | socpro | |||
From masks to gender restrictions, Latin America and Caribbean tighten coronavirus measures | el Salvador | The government has mandated private companies to ensure quarantine of |
Cash sickness benefits | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article24124… | socpro | |||
Real Decreto-ley 7/2020, de 12 de marzo, por el que se adoptan medidas urgentes para responder al impacto económico del COVID-19. | spain | Among the measures to support families is to guarantee the basic right to food for vulnerable children who are affected by school closures. Specifically, a total of Euro 25M is established to provide income support (wallet cards, wire transfer, voucher in supermarkets). Part of the above funding… |
Food and nutrition | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/03/13/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-3580.pdf | socpro | |||
Food packages will be distributed to homes | dominican republic | Government switched to take-home rations for its school feeding program. |
Food and nutrition, Service delivery, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/03/18/dominican-republic-hunkers-down/ | socpro | |||
Real Decreto-ley 6/2020, de 10 de marzo, por el que se adoptan determinadas medidas urgentes en el ámbito económico y para la protección de la salud pública | spain | 300 million euros for an extraordinary contingency fund to support social services with special attention to older persons and dependents (transfers to be made to Autonomous communities and localities to this effect) (e.g. cover basic needs including through social assistance, people that need… |
Social assistance, Financing | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/03/11/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-3434.pdf | socpro | |||
Distribution of food at specific centers | dominican republic | Food support programs adapt their delivery modality to distribute packages at specified points. |
Food and nutrition, Service delivery, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://presidencia.gob.do/coronavirusrd | socpro |