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Haiti: the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19 created to fight Against COVID-19 in Haiti – The Haitian Times haiti

The Haitian Times (29.04.2020) In anticipation of an onslaught of COVID-19 cases, Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, has created an historic public-private partnership, the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19, to coordinate the country’s resources and…

An public-private partnership, the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19, was created to coordinate the country’s resources and response to the looming pandemic.

In anticipation of an onslaught of COVID-19 cases, Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, has created an historic public-private partnership, the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19, to coordinate the country’s resources and response to the looming pandemic.

Health covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://haitiantimes.com/2020/04/29/gheskio-founder-dr-jean-william-pape-select… siha
Cyprus: Τμήμα Επιθεώρησης ΕργασίαςΚυπριακή Δημοκρατία - Τμήμα Επιθεώρησης Εργασίας - Ασφάλεια και Υγεία στην Εργασία cyprus

The Department of Labour Inspection (DLI) of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance in Cyprus has published “Simple Guidelines  for the Protection of workers on construction sites from COVID-19” in 6 languages,…

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention http://www.mlsi.gov.cy/mlsi/dli/dliup.nsf/All/C33A1703520E2862C22585580017D3E9?… btreichel
Africa’s coronavirus safety nets cannot cover all Africa

The New Humanitarian (04.05.2020 ) African governments moved fast to contain COVID-19, but providing support to those hit hardest among the urban poor is more difficult.

covid19, poverty Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor http://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/2020/05/04/coronavirus-Africa-govern… pmassetti
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covid19 https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#A pmassetti
Cambodia: Food supplies to the pagodas and the poor cambodia

Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (07.04.2020) 40 kg of rice and 200,000 kyats were donated to each pagoda of 58 pagodas in Ponhea Krek district, Tbong Khmum province, and Cheach commune, Kamchay Mear district, Prey Veng province. In addition, foods and supplies…

Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation donated food and cash to pagodas and distributed food and supplies to the poor family.

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Minister Vong Soth brings food supplies to the pagodas and the poor in Ponhea Krek district, Tbong Khmum province and Khum Cheach, Kamchay Mear district, Prey Ve
Social assistance, Food and nutrition covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.mosvy.gov.kh/article/491 siha
Is COVID-19 Pakistan’s Black Swan Event for Digital Payments? pakistan

Center For Global Development (01.05.2020) The Ehsaas Emergency Cash program was launched at the end of March to distribute funds to 12 million families (an estimated 67 million people) whose livelihood has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic or its aftermath. Each eligible family is…

The Ehsaas Emergency Cash program was launched at the end of March to distribute funds to 12 million families (an estimated 67 million people) whose livelihood has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic or its aftermath. Each eligible family is entitled to 12,000 Pakistani rupees (PKR…

Cash transfers covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.cgdev.org/blog/covid-19-pakistans-black-swan-event-digital-payments pmassetti
Bosnia and Herzegovina: In-kind assistance provided to 300 returnee families in Drvar, Glamoč and Grahovo bosnia-herzegovina

The Federation Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees has delivered packages of food and hygiene supplies to returnee families in the municipalities of Drvar, Glamoc and Grahovo. The Ministry representatives presented this assistance in the presence of the Mayor of Drvar Dušica Runic,…

Since the pandemic was declared, the Federation Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees has delivered packages of food and hygiene supplies to returnee families in the municipalities of Drvar, Glamoc and Grahovo. 

Social assistance covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8558 rmensing
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Parents can take paid leave if both are working bosnia-herzegovina

The federal government made a series of recommendations to employers and workers at a broad-based themed session yesterday to prevent coronavirus disease.
 
The recommendations are:
 
- Implement special safeguards to prevent the adverse effects on the health of workers…

Employers are obliged to allow a parent of children up to 10 years to stay absent from work if both parents are working.

The number of paid leave days is limited to 7 days. 

Update (14.04.2020) - In cooperation with the social partners, it will be considered…

Parental leave, Employment covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8419 rmensing
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Law introduces 10 measures to mitigate the negative economic consequences of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic bosnia-herzegovina

http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8505

The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at today's urgent, telephone session, proposed that the Law on Mitigation of…

10 measures to mitigate the negative economic consequences of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic:

  • Subsidising contributions for compulsory insurance,
  • suspending the calculation and payment of default interest on public revenues,
  • abolishing the obligation to pay…
Employment, Unemployment covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8495 rmensing
Belarus: Decree "On material incentives for healthcare workers" belarus

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signs Decree "On material incentives for healthcare workers".

The document provides for the establishment of an additional monthly allowance for work in conditions associated with infectious diseases. In particular, it concerns employees of…

Establishment of an additional monthly allowance for work in conditions associated with infectious diseases. In particular, it concerns employees of health care institutions providing care to patients with infections, as well as those working in conditions associated with infections.

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Health promotion, Employment covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary http://president.gov.by/by/news_by/view/padpisany-ukaz-ab-materyjalnym-stymulja… rmensing
COVID-19 Is Exposing the Holes in Latin America’s Safety Nets latin america

Americas Quarterly (04.05.2020) The pandemic has shone light on the gaps in existing protection programs, but could pave a path to reforms.

Cash transfers, Social policies & programmes covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://americasquarterly.org/article/covid-19-is-exposing-the-holes-in-latin-a… pmassetti
COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean: An overview of government responses to the crisis latin america

oecd (27.04.2020) this note will give an overview of the measures currently being enacted to mitigate the public health situation in different countries of the region, including its social, economic, and governance dimensions.

Social policies & programmes covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/view/?ref=129_129907-eae84sciov&title=COVID-19-i… pmassetti
Belarus: Temporary disability benefits in the case of caring for a sick child belarus

Commentary to Presidential Decree No 143 of 24 April 2020 "On Supporting the Economy" regarding the payment of temporary disability allowance
Under article 15 of Presidential Decree No. 143 of 24 April 2020 on economic support, temporary disability benefits are paid to persons actually…

Under article 15 of Presidential Decree No. 143 of 24 April 2020 on economic support, temporary disability benefits are paid to persons actually caring for a child under 10 years of age or attending a preschool or general secondary school if the child is a first- or second-level relative with…

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Cash sickness benefits, Disability, Children Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/-kommentarij-k-ukazu-prezidenta-respublik… rmensing
Belarus: Territorial centers completed nearly 10.6 thousand applications for the delivery of food and medicine | News | Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Belarus. Official site belarus

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http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/territorialnymi-tsentrami-vypolneno-pochti-106-tys-…

For the period from March 20 to April 29, almost 10.6 thousand applications were received and executed in the territorial centers of social services for the population . The largest number of applications came to the territorial centers of the Gomel region (2.7…

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Medical care, Social assistance covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/territorialnymi-tsentrami-vypolneno-pocht… rmensing
Belarus: The social service is ready to assist lonely senior citizens and people with disabilities in the delivery of food and medicine belarus

As of April 1, nearly 870 thousand elderly and disabled people living alone live in the republic , of which 167 thousand do not have close relatives.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection informs that the social service is ready to provide assistance to single senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the delivery of food and medicine .

This assistance will be provided by…

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Medical care, Social assistance covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/-s-zabotoj-i-vnimaniem-k-pozhilym-i-inval… rmensing
India starts Aadhaar updating facility through common service centres india

opengovasia.com (29.04.2020) 20,000 common service centres will offer an Aadhaar updating service, catering to a large number of citizens in rural parts of the country.

Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.opengovasia.com/india-starts-aadhaar-updating-facility-through-comm… pmassetti
The IMF show support for Universal Transfers as a temporary tool during COVID-19 crisis 

Development Pathways (24.04.2020) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the first part of a Special Series on Fiscal Policies to Respond to COVID-19 titled “Managing Fiscal Risks under Fiscal stress” that looks at “the Impact on Households: Assessing Universal Transfers (UT)”.…

Cash transfers covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/news/the-imf-show-support-for-universal-t… pmassetti
Bangladesh: Online Course on COVID-19 for Doctors bangladesh

Department of Health (29.04.2020) Online Course on COVID-19 for Doctors: The course is mandatory for physicians who volunteer to provide medical advice and services on the…

Online Course on COVID-19 for Doctors: The course is mandatory for physicians who volunteer to provide medical advice and services on the Department of Health's Covid-19 hotline…

Welcome  to the advanced training on Coronavirus

covid19, human resources, universal health care Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://muktopaath.gov.bd/course-details/243 siha
Bangladesh: PM unveils massive stimulus package to counter adverse effects of coronavirus - The Hindu BusinessLine bangladesh

BusinessLine (05.04.2020) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced stimulus packages to the tune of Taka 72,750 crore (USD 8,573 million) to counter the adverse effects of coronavirus on the country’s economy.

The first packages involves Taka 30,000 crore to be…

The stimulus packages to counter the adverse effects of coronavirus on the country’s economy. The packages provide low-interest loans with affected industries and service sector organisations and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as working capital through banks. The government…

Bangladesh PM unveils massive stimulus package to counter adverse effects of coronavirus

The total amount of financial assistance would stand at Tk 72,750 crore, which is nearly 2.52 per cent of the country’s GDP

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced stimul

Employment, Financial crisis covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/bangladesh-pm-unveils-massive-s… siha
Economic measures in Norway in response to COVID-19 norway

The Norwegian government has introduced significant measures to support jobs, help businesses and people, and strengthen health services. Still, more may be needed in the coming weeks. The measures must be targeted, effective and reversible.

The fiscal measures so far add up to over NOK 139 billion, corresponding to around 4.6 percent of Mainland GDP. In addition, the budget is estimated to be weakened by more than NOK 60 billion by reduced tax revenues and higher expenses due to the economic downturn (automatic stabilizers).…

Family benefits, Employment, Unemployment, Shocks & extreme events covid19, self-employed Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/economic-measures-in-norway-in-response-t… sbjorstad
Hungary: Economic Protection Action Plan: Job Protection Wage subsidy hungary

Ministry of Innovation and Technology (16.04.2020) From April 16, 2020, the Employment Protection Wage Subsidy will be available to support reduced working hours employment.…

From April 16, 2020, the Employment Protection Wage Subsidy will be available to support reduced working hours employment.

Pursuant to Government Decree 141/2020 (IV.21.), The application for reduced working hours will change. Please follow our website! 

Employment, Shocks & extreme events covid19, human resources, labour markets, youth employment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://nfsz.munka.hu/cikk/601/ siha
Azerbaijan : Supporting enterprises, jobs and incomes azerbaijan
  • A compensation programme for workers in affected areas (Beneficiaries: trade-106435, services-87004, transport-7851, industry – 78780, other areas-24559 people. AZN 215 million (USD 126.5 million) will be spent to partially cover the…
Unemployment, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary http://sosial.gov.az/ pmassetti
Hungary: Economic Protection Action Plan: Research, Development and Innovation Subsidies hungary

Ministry of Innovation and Technology (15.04.2020) Highly skilled workers in the research, development and innovation (RDI) sector receive wage subsidies to protect their jobs. An important element of the government's economic action plan for the coronavirus epidemic…

The subsidy for highly skilled workers in the research, development and innovation (RDI) sector. The government undertakes a wage subsidy of 40% for employees in the RDI sector for a period of three months, at the maximum amount of which is the average gross earnings measured in the sector…

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Highly skilled workers in the research, development and innovation (RDI) sector receive wage subsidies to protect their jobs. Our goal is the long-term emp

Employment, Human resource management, Shocks & extreme events covid19, Emergency grants, human resources, labour markets, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://nfsz.munka.hu/cikk/600/ siha
ILO: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020 - Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives

Recognizing the great challenge that governments, employers, workers and whole societies are facing worldwide to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work will focus on addressing the outbreak of infectious diseases at work, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/safety-and-health-at-work/events-training/eve… btreichel
Stimulating the economy and employment azerbaijan
  • A certain period of exemption from VAT on goods necessary to meet the food and medical needs of the population (exemption from VAT on imports);
Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.economy.gov.az/ pmassetti