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Cyprus: Very Small Business Support cyprus

Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Very Small Business Support subsidizes 100% of the employees for enterprises that employ up to…

The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Very Small Business Support subsidizes 100% of the employees for enterprises that employ up to three (3 ) employees, especially for Business Plans in Full Suspension or…

Very Small Business Support

Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C… siha
Cyprus: Business / Employee Support for Certain Economic Activities Europe , cyprus

Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) Businesses and workers in certain economic activities, such as workers in photographers, day care centers, banquet halls and other affected economic activities, the Special Plan for Businesses for Certain Economic Activities can…

Businesses and workers in certain economic activities, such as workers in photographers, day care centers, banquet halls and other affected economic activities, the Special Plan for Businesses for Certain Economic Activities can be provided to 50% of employees provided that turnover has…

Business / Employee Support for Certain Economic Activities

Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, self-employed, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C… siha
Cyprus: Support for Businesses / Employees under mandatory full suspension Europe , cyprus

Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health are implemented additional Special Plans for the period from 1 November 2020 to 31 December 2020…

The Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health are implemented additional Special Plans for the period from 1 November 2020 to 31 December 2020 or depending on the period of validity of the Decrees of the…

For the Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health as well as companies whose activities an

Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C… siha
Cyprus: Support for the Tourism Industry and Businesses / Employees Related to the Tourism Industry Europe , cyprus

Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Ministry announces that the implementation of the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. The Special Plan of Hotel Units and Tourist Accommodations and the Special Plan of Economic…

The Ministry announces that the implementation of the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. The Special Plan of Hotel Units and Tourist Accommodations and the Special Plan of Economic Activities Related to the Tourism Industry are valid for…

Support for the Tourism Industry and Businesses / Employees Related to the Tourism Industry

Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C… siha
Croatia: Stop COVID-19 application now works cross-border croatia, european union

Government of the Republic of Croatia (19.11.2020) Cross-border data exchange between the Croatian Stop COVID-19 application and official applications of other EU member states has been established. This makes Croatia the seventh EU country in a row, along with Denmark, Germany, Ireland,…

Cross-border data exchange between the Croatian Stop COVID-19 application and official applications of other EU member states has been established. This makes Croatia the seventh EU country in a row, along with Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia and Spain, which exchanges "infected…

Cross-border data exchange between the Croatian Stop COVID-19 application and official applications of other EU member states has been established. This is the result of decisions and recommendations of the European Commission and the technica

Information and communication technology, Mobile technologies, Interoperability, Data management, COVID-19 covid19, data management, interoperability, mobile technologies Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.koronavirus.hr/najnovije/aplikacija-stop-covid-19-od-sada-funkcioni… siha
[Report] Shelter from the Storm: The global need for universal social protection in times of COVID-19

Oxfam (15.12.2020) As 2020 draws to a close, the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of abating. Without urgent action, global poverty and inequality will deepen dramatically. Hundreds of millions of people have already lost their jobs, gone further into debt or…

covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/shelter-from-the-storm-the-gl… pmassetti
Protecting people's health: the Council and the European Parliament agree provisionally on the EU4Health programme for 2021-2027 european union

europa.eu (15.11.2020) The German presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the EU4Health programme for 2021-2027. With a budget of EUR 5.1 billion, the new reinforced programme provides a strong basis for Union action in the health field based on…

Published_SS_Monitor https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/12/15/protecting-p… pmassetti
Universal health coverage: pandemic boosts digital health

weforum.org  (11.11.2020) COVID-19 has accelerated global efforts to deliver digital healthcare. The move towards value-based healthcare could facilitate universal health coverage and aid post-pandemic recovery. Millions of people living in poverty could benefit directly from new model.

covid19, universal health care Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/shift-to-digital-during-pandemic-could-e… pmassetti
Rich countries’ support for children ‘totally inadequate’: UN report

un.org (10.12.2020) The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, slams the levels of financial support for children allocated by high-income countries during the pandemic as totally inadequate, in a child poverty report issued on Friday.

Children covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/12/1079772 pmassetti
China planning new policies to take on ageing population: state media china

(24.11.2020) China is planning to include new measures to encourage more births and address its rapidly aging population as part of its new 2021-2025 “five-year plan”, state media reported on Monday.

Published_SS_Monitor https://nypost.com/2020/11/24/china-planning-new-policies-to-take-on-ageing-pop… pmassetti
China to tap elderly population in bid to tackle looming demographic crisis, boost economy china

South China Morning Post (29.11.2020) China is planning policies to boost the economic contribution of its elderly citizens, including improving their use of technology In 2019, 12.6 per cent of China’s population was aged 65 or above and that group will hit 300 million by 2025, official data…

Proposition_SS_Monitor https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3111657/china-tap-elderly-population-bid-t… pmassetti
Latvia: Child care benefit to be used unlimited latvia

The child care benefit during COVID-19 pandemic will remain available to be used an unlimited number of times until June 2021, as provided by amendments to the Law on Maternity and Sickness Insurance approved by Latvian Saeima’s Social and Employment Matters Committee. The benefit will not be…

The child care benefit during COVID-19 pandemic will remain available to be used an unlimited number of times until June 2021, as provided by amendments to the Law on Maternity and Sickness Insurance approved by Latvian Saeima’s Social and Employment Matters Committee. Usually this benefit is…

Family benefits, Children, Parental leave covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://bnn-news.com/child-care-benefit-during-covid-19-to-remain-available-in-… mmarquez
Austria: Relief for all employers with BUAG supplements in winter austria

Ministry of Labour (01.12.2020) There will be a reduction in ancillary wage costs for all businesses with BUAG affiliation for the months of January to March 2021. Employers are relieved of the surcharges for the bridging allowance. This regulation also applies to the following years, but…

There will be a reduction in ancillary wage costs for all businesses with BUAG affiliation for the months of January to March 2021. Employers are relieved of the surcharges for the bridging allowance. This regulation also applies to the following years, but from December to March. This…

2. Relief for all employers with BUAG supplements in winter

Employment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/Presse/Presseaussendungen/PA_1_Dezember_220.ht… siha
Austria: Compensation for ancillary wage costs during winter holidays austria

Ministry of Labour (01.12.2020) Up to now, companies in the building trade and the construction industry have been reimbursed an amount of 17 percent for non-wage labor costs for the winter holidays, on which the employee is entitled to continued payment. The ancillary wage costs for social…

The ancillary wage costs for social security contributions, family burden compensation fund (FLAF) and municipal tax are now reimbursed in full for the six winter holidays on construction (December 24th to 26th and 31st and January 1st and 6th) at a rate of 30.1 percent. The financing is…

1. Compensation for ancillary wage costs during winter holidays

Employment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/Presse/Presseaussendungen/PA_1_Dezember_220.ht… siha
South Korea: Employment insurance program to expand to artists starting Thursday korea, Republic of

Naver (09.12.2020) South Korea will extend its state employment insurance program to artists starting Thursday as the first step toward expanding coverage to all workers by 2025. The Ministry of Employment and Labor said Wednesday that artists under work contracts who earn monthly income of at…

South Korea will extend its state employment insurance program to artists starting Thursday as the first step toward expanding coverage to all workers by 2025. The Ministry of Employment and Labor said Wednesday that artists under work contracts who earn monthly income of at least 500,000 won ($…

South Korea will extend its state employment insurance program to artists starting Thursday as the first step toward expanding coverage to all workers by 2025.

The

Employment of young workers, Extension of coverage, COVID-19 covid19, extending coverage Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://news.naver.com/main/ranking/read.nhn?mode=LSD&amp%3Bmid=shm&amp%3Bsid1=… siha
COVID-19 could push the number of people living in extreme poverty to over 1 billion by 2030, says UNDP study

UNDP (03.11.2020) Severe long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could push an additional 207 million people into extreme poverty on top of the current pandemic trajectory, bringing the total to over 1 billion by 2030, according to findings released today by the United Nations Development…

covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/news-centre/news/2020/COVID-19_could_… pmassetti
ESIC Extends deadline for workers to avail the unemployment benefit india

In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has decided to increase the unemployment relief rate under the scheme to 50% of the average daily wage compared to the previous rate of 25% and to relax the criteria for ‘eligibility.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/atal-bimit-vyakti-kalyna-yojna-esic… socpro
Another coronavirus Economic Support Payment is on the way — will you have an extra $750 in your account soon? australia

As of July 13th, the $750 Economic Support Payment will be paid Australians on lower incomes who are struggling financially due to COVID-19. About 5 million people that received the first $750 payment are eligible for the second payment.

It includes those on the age pension, disability…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, poverty Published Measures summary https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-13/coronavirus-economic-support-payment-rou… socpro
ESIC Extends deadline for workers to avail the unemployment benefit india

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended the deadline by a year till June 30, 2021, for workers to avail of the unemployment benefit. The Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyna Yojna was launched in June 2018 for two years on a pilot basis.
Under the scheme, the unemployment…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/atal-bimit-vyakti-kalyna-yojna-esic… socpro
Federal Budget to include cash payments worth $500 for aged, family and disability welfare recipients australia

Aged, carer, family and disability welfare recipients will receive $500 in cash payments in the next five months, in a move the Federal Government hopes will stimulate the Australian economy.
Two $250 payments — to be paid in December 2020 and March 2021 — will come as Australia contends…

Cash transfers, Social assistance, Disability, Old-age pensions covid19, poverty Published Measures summary https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-06/federal-budget-2020-aged-carer-disabilit… socpro
Support for job preservation for employers who employ people with disabilities whose activities are affected by coronavirus croatia

the amendments enable the use of support for persons who independently perform activities within the cultural and creative sector and artistic organizations registered in accordance with the Law on the Rights of Independent Artists and the Promotion of Cultural and Artistic Creativity.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://mrosp.gov.hr/vijesti/potpora-za-ocuvanje-radnih-mjesta-poslodavcima-koj… socpro
Support for job preservation for employers who employ people with disabilities whose activities are affected by coronavirus croatia

Eligible employers are sheltered workshops, integrative workshops and work units for the employment of persons with disabilities, regardless of the sector in which they operate, and the duration of the measure is from 1 July to 31 December 2020.

The support is awarded in the amount of…

Cash transfers, Disability covid19 Published Measures summary https://mrosp.gov.hr/vijesti/potpora-za-ocuvanje-radnih-mjesta-poslodavcima-koj… socpro
Mozambique: Assembly Passes Amended 2020 Budget mozambique

The planned increase in expenditure is only possible because donors have pledged additional money for the response to Covid-19. The government had requested 700 million US dollars, said Rosario, "with the goal of mobilising resources to guarantee prevention and treatment of Covid-19, to…

Social assistance, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://allafrica.com/stories/202011040849.html socpro
PLANO DE RESPOSTA À COVID-19 EM MOÇAMBIQUE - PROTECÇÃO SOCIAL mozambique

Pagamentos adicionais aos beneficiários actuais do Programa Subsídio Social Básico (PSSB), do ProgramaAcção Social Productiva (PASP) e do Programa de Apoio Social Directo (PASD) – Cesta básica. Este apoio equivale a 3 meses adicionais de pagamentos e cobre um total de 592.179 Agregados…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.social-protection.org/gimi/RessourcePDF.action?id=56975 socpro
Indonesia to Provide Cover for 115m People at Risk of Falling Back Into Poverty indonesia

The National Police will hold a training program with a Rp 600,000 per month cash benefit for 197,000 taxi drivers and bus operators in the next three months.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://jakartaglobe.id/business/indonesia-to-provide-cover-for-115m-people-at-… socpro