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Hong-Kong: Cash payout of $10,000 to permanent residents

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info.gov.hk (26.02.2020)

To stimulate the economy by boosting local consumption and relieve the financial burden on the community, Mr Chan announced a cash payout of $10,000 to Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 or above. "This measure, which involves an expenditure of about $71 billion, is expected to benefit about 7 million people," Mr Chan said.  

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Hong Kong, China
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Social assistance

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Canada: Indigenous Community Support Fund

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canada.ca (23.03.2020)

A new Indigenous Community Support Fund

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. This plan includes $305 million for a new, distinctions-based Indigenous Community Support Fund to address immediate needs in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. This funding will also provide support to regional, urban and off-reserve Indigenous organizations.

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canada
Global challenges
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Difficult-to-cover groups
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Colombia: Reconexión de agua a población vulnerable y giro adicional a Familias en Acción

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colombia.com (18.03.2020)

Iván Duque señaló que se implementarán medidas para la población más vulnerable, por lo que se les realizarán giros adicionales a todos los beneficiaron de los programas Familias en Acción, Jóvenes en Acción, y Adulto Mayor.

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colombia
Global challenges
Topics
Old-age pensions
Social assistance
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Canada: Introduction of the Emergency Care and Emergency Support Benefits

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canada.ca (23.03.2020)

For workers without paid sick leave (or similar workplace accommodation) who are sick, quarantined or forced to stay home to care for children, the Government is:

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canada
Global challenges
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Unemployment
Social assistance
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