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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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Burkina Faso: 394 billion to fight against Covid-19 in Burkina | burkina faso | Acquisition of inputs for food and pastoral agricultural production in the amount of 30 billion, the establishment of a solidarity fund in support of women to finance the trade in vegetables and fruits in the amount of five billion . |
Employment | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | https://www.bbc.com/afrique/region-52145136 | socpro | |||
Delhi govt announces free, increased rations for poor affected by COVID-19 restrictions | india | Delhi government, on Saturday, announced free and increased rations for the beneficiaries under the public distribution scheme. Free and enhanced rations will be available from March 30, and around 18 lakh families are expected to benefit from it. |
Food and nutrition, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-government-will-give-free-… | socpro | |||
Burkina Faso: 394 billion to fight against Covid-19 in Burkina | burkina faso | Management of certain water and electricity bills and tax reductions granted to certain companies affected by the coronavirus. |
Housing, Social assistance | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | https://www.bbc.com/afrique/region-52145136 | socpro | |||
Coronavirus in India: UP govt transfers Rs 611 crore in bank account of over 27 lakh workers during lockdown | india | The state of Uttar Pradesh transferred Rs 611 crore ($80M) in cash transfers |
Cash transfers, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-india-up-govt-transfers-crore… | socpro | |||
The BCEAO takes strategic measures to boost e-payment | burkina faso | To promote the use of electronic payment tools the Western Africa Central |
Information and communication technology | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | https://www.togofirst.com/en/finance/0704-5296-the-bceao-takes-strategic-measur… | socpro | |||
Burkina Faso - Key Policy Responses | burkina faso | The government is currently weighing potential countercyclical fiscal measures to address the socio-economic impacts of the outbreak. An emergency response plan for the health sector has been prepared. The plan focuses on strengthening human and technical capacities of public hospitals,… |
Health | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#N | socpro | |||
Eswatini - POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 | egypt | The government has issued a supplementary budget for public healthcare in the amount of E100 million or 0.14 percent of GDP (pending parliamentary approval). Low priority recurrent spending will be redirected to the fight against the pandemic and a portion of the capital budget will be… |
Health | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#N | socpro | |||
EGYPT - POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 | egypt | The government has announced stimulus policies in the USD 6.4 billion package (EGP 100 billion, 2 percent of GDP) to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. Pensions have been increased by 14 percent. |
Old-age pensions | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#N | socpro | |||
GABON - POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 | gabon | The government has invited the SME and the Large Businesses Associations to discuss what would be the best measures to adopt in order to alleviate the impact of both crises. The government has also created a fund available at their Caisse de Depots et Consignation (CDC) with an initial… |
Health | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#N | socpro | |||
Coronavirus: It is now free to send Gh¢100 and below via mobile money | ghana | Beginning on Friday March 20, 2020, all mobile money transfers of GH¢100 |
Housing, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.graphic.com.gh/business/business-news/coronavirus-it-is-now-free-to… | socpro | |||
Coronavirus: Akufo-Addo release $100 million dollars for Ghana Covid-19 disease response plan | ghana | The government committed US$100 million to support preparedness and response. Additional funds have been earmarked to address availability of test kits, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and bed capacity. |
Health | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-51848582 | socpro | |||
Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-21 | greece | Decision that there can be no lay-offs after March 19 |
Employment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greeces-seasonal-tourism-staff-receive-support-v… | socpro | |||
Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-20 | greece | A transfer of 800 euros to employees who were laid off or were forced to quit between March 1-17. |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greece-third-round-aid-boost-coronavirus-hit-eco… | socpro | |||
Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates | australia | The Government is providing up to $100,000 to eligible small and medium sized businesses, and not‑for-profits (including charities) that employ people, with a minimum payment of $20,000. Under the enhanced scheme from the first package, employers will receive a payment equal to 100 per cent of… |
Employment | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/03/government-announces-new-stimulus-measu… | socpro | |||
Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-19 | greece | Unemployment benefit payments will be extended by 2 months for those Tourism Ministry in cooperation with the Labor and Social Security Ministry have introduced a support measure for the country’s seasonal workers: the extension of unemployment… |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greeces-seasonal-tourism-staff-receive-support-v… | socpro | |||
Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates | australia | The Government will allow individuals in financial stress as a result of the Coronavirus to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019-20 and a further $10,000 in 2020-21. |
Old-age pensions | covid19, Contributory | Published Measures summary | https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/03/government-announces-new-stimulus-measu… | socpro | |||
COVID-19: Emergency tax measures adopted in Greece | greece | Enterprises that their operation is mandatory suspended shall be liable to pay 60% of the agreed rent for their business premises for the months March and April. Tenants whose employment contract is suspended are allowed to pay only 60% of their monthly rent on main residence in March and April… |
Housing, Employment policies | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.ey.com/en_gr/tax/tax-alerts/covid-19-emergency-tax-measures-adopted… | socpro | |||
Six million low-income earners to receive $750 cash under Coalition's coronavirus stimulus | australia | The government has also outlined changes to the pension deeming rate, with an average benefit of $8.42 a fortnight, or $219 a year to age pensioners. |
Old-age pensions | covid19, Contributory | Published Measures summary | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/12/six-million-low-income-earners… | socpro | |||
How to claim 24% PF contribution by Modi govt for COVID-19: New electronic challan-cum-return explained | india | GOI will pay Employee Provident Fund contributions for employees and |
Old-age pensions | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.financialexpress.com/money/how-to-claim-24-pf-contribution-by-modi-… | socpro | |||
What the Australian government's $17bn coronavirus stimulus package means for you | australia | This will see $1.2bn made available as a wage subsidy of 50% of the apprentice’s or trainee’s wage for up to nine months from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020. |
Unemployment, Employment of young workers | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/12/what-australian-governments-co… | socpro | |||
Pensioners applaud Delhi govt for providing financial help http://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/pensioners-applaud-delhi-govt-for-providing-financial-help-407200 | india | The Delhi government decided to double the pension under the widow pension scheme for 2.5 lakh beneficiaries, old-age pension scheme for five lakh beneficiaries, and disability pension scheme for one lakh beneficiaries. The Delhi government is providing Rs 4,000-5000 financial assistance to… |
Old-age pensions, Cash transfers, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | http://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/pensioners-applaud-delhi-govt-for-providing-… | socpro | |||
Coronavirus: Barbados announces $20M “survival” stimulus package; landlords told not to evict | barbados | The National Insurance Board will give those on short weeks 60 per cent of their earnings for those days. For example, if a person is put on a three-day week, then the Board will pay 60 per cent of the wages the person would have earned for the other two days. |
Employment | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/coronavirus-barbados-announces-20m-survival-s… | socpro | |||
Delhi govt announces free, increased rations for poor affected by COVID-19 restrictions | india | Lunch and dinner will be served free to each and every person at all |
Food and nutrition, Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/03/21/delhi-govt-announces-free-increase… | socpro | |||
Bono Familiar ampliado | bolivia | Bono Familia ampliado. Una ayuda financiera a todas las familias que tengan hijos en colegios fiscales---de pre- kinder hasta la secundaria. El “Bono Familia” que consta de Bs 500 por hijo. |
Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in fiscal colleges--- pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Bono Familia" which consists 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 | ||
Decreto Supremo N° 4200 artículo 10 | bolivia | The government will cover all home electricty 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. Futhermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home water bills for the months of April… |
Housing, Social assistance | covid19, Non-contributory | Published Measures summary | http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/buscar_comp/(COVID-19) | socpro |