poverty

Moldova: increase of the minimum monthly income guaranteed for the granting of social assistance

Submitted by cambrosio on

moldpres.md (24.04.2020)

The Government committed to the establishment of additional measures to support
citizens and business activity during the emergency. among those,  the increase of expenses for the implementation of support measures during the state of emergency of disadvantaged families through the Social Assistance Program, as the increase of the minimum guaranteed monthly income to 1,300 lei and the increase of the minimum guaranteed monthly income for children from 50% to 75%.

Regions / Country
moldova, Republic of
Global challenges
Topics
Social assistance
Cash transfers
Document Type

A post-Covid-19 social protection architecture for India - analysis

Submitted by pmassetti on

Hindustan Times (11.06.2020) Stronger social protection led by an inclusive growth dividend will protect the vulnerable and drive India’s economic recovery

Regions / Country
india
Topics
Social policies & programmes
Document Type

Covid-19 and social protection of poor and vulnerable groups in Latin America: a conceptual framework

Submitted by pmassetti on

latinamerica.undp.org (May 2020) The growing crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has dire implications for Latin American societies. As is often the case, the most vulnerable segments of society, especially those living in extreme poverty, are being hit the hardest. This article identifies strategies and specific responses designed to achieve three goals: (1) reduce epidemiological risks to save lives; (2) protect livelihoods; and (3) ensure human capital accumulation. Epidemiological externalities as well as humanitarian concerns demand universal social inclusion.

Regions / Country
Americas
latin america
Topics
Difficult-to-cover groups
Document Type

Liberia: President Weah To Spend US$25M To Rescue COVID-19 Affected Counties

Submitted by cambrosio on

gnnliberia.com (14.04.2020)

The government planned to use the amount of US$25 million to support food distribution to households in designated affected counties for the period of 60 days.

Regions / Country
liberia
Global challenges
Topics
Food and nutrition
Document Type