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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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| Japan: Single-parent temporary special allowance | japan | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (09.10.2020) Single-parent temporary special allowance is paid to single-parent households if; 1. they receives child-rearing allowances of June 2020; 2. their child-rearing allowances of June 2020 are suspended due to receiving public… |
Single-parent temporary special allowance of 50,000 yen is paid to single-parent households that receives child-rearing allowances. 30,000 yen is added per child for the second and subsequent child and another 50,000 yen for a household whose income dropped due to Covid-19. |
Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_11456.html | siha | ||
| Japan: Special supplement to child benefits | japan | Cabinet office (01.05.2020) Special supplement of 10,000 yen per a child is automatically added to child benefits. Beneficiaries who received a child benefit for April 2020 are entitled to the supplement. The government pays for the funding and local municipalities administers the… |
Special supplement of 10,000 yen per a child is automatically added to child benefits. Beneficiaries who received a child benefit for April 2020 are entitled to the supplement. The government pays for the funding and local municipalities administers the supplement. |
Family benefits, Children, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www8.cao.go.jp/shoushi/shinseido/taiou_coronavirus.html#rinji | siha | ||
| Opinion: Basic income: a BIG disappointment | Development Pathways (08.10.2020) COVID-19 has sparked a mass of interest in “basic income”. South Africa’s Minister of Social Development has advocated it; Spain has promised it on a permanent basis; UNDP has argued for it globally (at least on a temporary basis)... But the more you look… |
universal-basic-income | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/blog/basic-income-a-big-disappointment/ | pmassetti | |||||
| Extreme poverty set for first rise since 1998, World Bank warns | BBC News (07.10.2020) Extreme poverty is set to rise this year for the first time in more than two decades, with coronavirus expected to push up to 115 million people into that category, the World Bank has said. |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54448589 | pmassetti | ||||||
| Belgium: Corona temporary unemployment after September 1, 2020 | belgium | capac (22.09.2020) Since September 1, 2020, the rules for temporary corona unemployment have changed. Only sectors and companies recognized as particularly affected can apply for temporary corona unemployment until December 31, 2020. You can therefore only submit a request for temporary… |
Since September 1, 2020, the rules for temporary corona unemployment have changed. Only sectors and companies recognized as particularly affected can apply for temporary corona unemployment until December 31, 2020. |
09/22/2020 Corona temporary unemployment after September 1, 2020 |
Unemployment, Extension of coverage, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.hvw-capac.fgov.be/fr/nouveautes | siha | |
| Digital Technology in Social Assistance Transfers for COVID-19 Relief: Lessons from Selected Cases | cgdev.org (Sept 2020) Many countries have launched unprecedented relief packages to cushion the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This short review considers some initial lessons emerging from selected countries around the use of digital technology to implement these… |
E-services, Cash transfers | covid19, epayment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_DOCUMENTS | https://www.cgdev.org/publication/digital-technology-social-assistance-transfer… | pmassetti | ||||
| Digital Economy: 10 ways to a brighter future of work in the digital economy | ilo.org (01.10.2020) Based on findings from seven countries (Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand), the ILO has outlined 10 possible policy responses to inform dialogue among governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations to advance decent work opportunities for… |
Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/multimedia/video/institutional-videos/… | pmassetti | ||||||
| Social protection for older people during COVID-19 and beyond | socialprotection.org (September 2020) This document provides information and guidance on social protection and older people, with a focus on pensions to cushion the economic impacts of COVID-19. It is intended as an advisory for people involved in planning and delivering social protection… |
Old-age pensions | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://socialprotection.org/discover/publications/space-social-protection-olde… | pmassetti | ||||
| Brazil: Proof of Life for retired civil servants, pensioners and amnesties is suspended until October 31 | brazil | Ministry of Economy (28.09.2020) The requirement of the annual Proof of Life (re-registration) of retired civil servants, pensioners and civil political amnesties referred to in Ordinance No. 244 and Normative Instruction No. 45, both of June 15, 2020, is suspended until October 31, 2020. |
The requirement of the annual Proof of Life (re-registration) of retired civil servants, pensioners and civil political amnesties is suspended until October 31, 2020 to reduce the possibility of contagion of beneficiaries. |
The requirement of the annual Proof of Life (re-registration) of retired civil servants, pensioners and civil political amnesties referred to in Ordinance No. 244 and Normative |
Old-age pensions, Service delivery, COVID-19 | covid19, service delivery | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.br/economia/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/2020/setembro/prova-de-vida… | siha | |
| Argentina: Reduction and postponement of social security contribution payment | argentina | OFFICIAL BULLETIN REPUBLICA ARGENTINA - General Resolution 4788/2020 (04.08.2020) The postponement or reduction of up to 95% of the payment of employer contributions to the Argentine Integrated Pension System. Certain employers will enjoy the benefit of postponement of the expiration… |
The postponement or reduction of up to 95% of the payment of employer contributions to the Argentine Integrated Pension System for the period accrued in March, April, May, June and July 2020. |
Extension of coverage, Contribution collection and compliance, COVID-19 | contribution collection, covid19, extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/233173/20200806 | siha | ||
| Going Viral : COVID-19 and the Accelerated Transformation of Jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean | latin america | worldbank.org (28.09.2020) The economic impact of COVID-19 is unprecedented in size and scope. It has quickly evolved from a health emergency into an employment crisis. It also has far-reaching implications for workers beyond the immediate employment effects, as it most likely has accelerated… |
Employment, Technological transition | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_DOCUMENTS | https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/34413 | pmassetti | |||
| Luxembourg: Extension of the agreement on social security affiliation for cross-border workers concerning teleworking until 31 December 2020 | luxembourg | Gouvernement.lu (25.08.2020) After the agreement in July 2020 with Belgium, Germany and France to maintain the exceptional provision not to take into account the teleworking days linked to the COVID-19 crisis for the determination of the applicable social security legislation frontier… |
Luxembourg and its three neighboring countries, Belgium, Germany and France, have agreed to extend the exceptional provision not to take into account the teleworking days linked to the COVID-19 crisis for the determination of the applicable social security legislation until December 31… |
After the agreement in July 2020 with Belgium, Germany and France to maintain the exceptional provision not to take into account the teleworking days linked to the COVID-19 crisis for the d |
Extension of coverage, International agreements, COVID-19 | covid19, extending coverage, international_agreement | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites/toutes_actualites/communiques/2020/08-aou… | siha | |
| Luxembourg: Extension of the agreement between Luxembourg and Germany regarding the social security affiliation of cross-border workers who are teleworking | luxembourg | Guichet.lu (06.07.2020) The agreement between Luxembourg and Germany regarding the social security affiliation of cross-border workers who are teleworking is extended until 31 August 2020. Thus, the days of teleworking due to the COVID-19 crisis: are not taken into account for the determination… |
The agreement between Luxembourg and Germany regarding the social security affiliation of cross-border workers who are teleworking is extended until 31 August 2020. Thus, the days of teleworking due to the COVID-19 crisis: are not taken into account for the determination of the social security… |
Extension of coverage, International agreements, COVID-19 | covid19, international_agreement, transnational workers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://guichet.public.lu/en/actualites/2020/juillet/03-accord-luxembourg-allem… | siha | ||
| Kiribati: Covid19 – Kiribati Border Closure Extension | Kiribati | President Taneti Maamau (23.08.2020) Given this ongoing closure of borders, stranded nationals abroad will continue to receive Government’s financial assistance until additional notice is made following the review of border closure at the end of August 2020. This assistance is implemented to… |
Stranded nationals abroad will continue to receive Government’s financial assistance until additional notice. This assistance is implemented to ensure I-Kiribati nationals stranded overseas are supported during this unfortunate situation. |
The Government of Kiribati has advised that current border closures will be extended until the end of August while preparatory measures are undertaken in Kiribati to ensure health and public safety against the Covid19 pandemic. During the extension of the border closures, Kiribati will continue t |
Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.president.gov.ki/2020/08/23/covid19-kiribati-boarder-closure-extensi… | siha | |
| Opinion: Renewing welfare through universal entitlement: lessons from Covid-19 | socialeurope.eu (24.09.2020) The pandemic has brought into focus the social contract between income and contribution which can underpin a solidaristic welfare state. |
covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.socialeurope.eu/renewing-welfare-through-universal-entitlement-less… | pmassetti | |||||
| Burundi: COVID-19: Burundi puts subsidized soap on market to check pandemi | burundi | panapress (11.07.2020) Ten million pieces of soap will be put on the Burundian market monthly, at a price half subsidized by the state, as part of hygienic measures undertaken by the government in partnership with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in… |
Ten million pieces of soap will be put on the Burundian market monthly, at a price half subsidized by the state, as part of hygienic measures undertaken by the government in partnership with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. |
Health promotion, COVID-19 | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.panapress.com/COViD-19-Burundi-puts-subsidized-a_630651016-lang2.ht… | siha | ||
| British Virgin Islands: Over 1000 Small Businesses To Receive Stimulus Grant | british Virgin Islands | Government of the Virgin Islands (15.09.2020) Over 1000 small businesses have qualified for the economic stimulus grant ranging from $1,592 to $7,955 and will begin to receive their cheques beginning this week. The Small Business Sector Grant Programme was established for the purpose… |
The Small Business Sector Grant Programme was established for the purpose of assisting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in meeting operational expenditure, while stimulating economic activity by facilitating the circulation of money… |
Over 1000 small businesses have qualified for the economic stimulus grant and will begin to receive their cheques beginning this week. The announcement was made yesterday, September 14, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie during the live ‘Launch of Payment of CO |
Cash transfers, Financing, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/over-1000-small-businesses-receive-stimulus-gra… | siha | |
| Benin: Coronavirus - Implementation of measures specific to the agricultural sector | benin | Government of the Republic of Benin (10.09.2020) The Council of Ministers took specific measures in the agricultural sector strongly affected by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures have a total cost of 100 billion CFA francs distributed as follows: - 50 billion… |
- 50 billion CFA francs intended to refinance banks and MFIs on the basis of their agricultural loan portfolios - 35 billion CFA francs intended for guarantee at 50% the loans of agricultural promoters and entrepreneurs - 15 billion CFA francs for the subsidization of the… |
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, on Tuesday September 08, 2020 chaired the presentation ceremony of the National Agricultural Development Fund (FNDA) |
Financing | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/836/coronavirus---mise-oeuvre-mesures-specifiques… | siha | |
| UK: What is Rishi Sunak's job support scheme and how will it work? | united kingdom | The Guardian (24.09.2020) The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a replacement for the coronavirus job retention scheme based on a German-style system of wage subsidies. Faced with the prospect of rising job losses this autumn when furlough closes at the end of October, and tougher… |
The government will contribute towards the wages of employees who are working fewer than normal hours. However, there are concerns workers at companies forced to close because of coronavirus restrictions – where no working hours may be possible – will be left without support. Employers… |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/sep/24/what-is-rishi-sunak-job-support… | pmassetti | ||
| Public employment services: Digital channels improve access to employment support | ilo.org (26.08.2020) A new ILO policy brief shows how public employment services are using technology to increase the help available to people whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19. |
Unemployment, E-services, Service delivery | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_754188/lang--en/ind… | pmassetti | ||||
| ILO: COVID-19 leads to massive labour income losses worldwide | ilo.org (23.09.2020) A new ILO analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 reveals a “massive” drop in labour income and a fiscal stimulus gap that threatens to increase inequality between richer and poorer countries. |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_755875/lang--en/ind… | pmassetti | ||||
| Hungary: Social security relief for employers | hungary | KMPG (15 March 2020) Modified social security rules are to apply for the period of March-June 2020 for certain sectors—the hospitality and tourism sector; entertainment, film industry, and performing art sector; the sport services sector; the event organization sector; and the gambling… |
Employers in specifc sectors (hospitality and tourism sector; entertainment, film industry, and performing art sector; the sport services sector; the event organization sector; and the gambling section) will not be liable to pay the employer part of social security contributions (17.5% + 1.… |
Employers in specifc sectors (hospitality and tourism sector; entertainment, film industry, and performing art sector; the sport services sector; the event organization sector; and the gambling section) will not be liable to pay the employer part of social security contributions (17.5% + 1.5 |
Health insurance, Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/insights/2020/03/tnf-hungary-social-security-relie… | mmarquez | |
| Hungary: Subsidy to employers for research and development employees | hungary | crowe.com (16.04.2020) As part of the economy recovery plan easing the economic issues caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Hungarian Government has announced an economy protection plan, with a focus on maintaining research and development jobs. The original regulation was amended by Government… |
Employers' subsidy (for three months per employee) aimed at maintaining research and development jobs. The original regulation was amended by Government Decree 141/2020. (IV. 21.). The subsidy is available from the 16th of April. No other job-creating, job-maintaining or reduced-time… |
Employment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.crowe.com/hr/insights/covid-19-countermeasures-overview/hungary | mmarquez | ||
| SMEs in Ireland can now apply for €4,000 to €25,000 in restart grants | ireland | The Government has opened applications to the Restart Grant Plus Scheme, which aims to help SMEs adapt and reopen following Covid-19 restrictions. In this new round of the Restart Grant Plus Scheme, SMEs will now be able to apply for grants of between €4,000 and €25,000 as they reopen or… |
Employment | covid19 | https://www.siliconrepublic.com/companies/restart-grant-ireland-smes-covid19-fu… | socpro | ||||
| Financing gaps in social protection: Global estimates and strategies for developing countries in light of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond | Ilo.org (17.09.2020) Closing the social protection coverage gap, worsened by COVID-19, will require additional sources of financing. |
Financing | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.ilo.org/secsoc/information-resources/publications-and-tools/Brochur… | pmassetti |