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Poland: First Proposal of Support Measures Due to COVID-19 poland

For employers hiring at least 50 employees as at 30 June 2019,the deadline for entering into employee pension plan agreements is to be extended to September 2020.

Pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.natlawreview.com/article/poland-first-proposal-support-measures-due… socpro
Covid-19 : Communiqués mauritius

As part of its commitment to mitigate the adverse financial impact of
the lockdown on economic operators,Government is waiving the fees
payable by sellers of vegetables,haberdashery and general merchandise in
markets around the island during the curfew period. For those who…

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.govmu.org/English/Pages/ViewAllCommuniquecovid19.aspx socpro
Azerbaijan Takes Measures To Mitigate COVID-19 Impact On Economy & Social Life By Ilham Karimli April 6,20 azerbaijan

Ensure public works participation for 50 thousand new beneficiaries

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://caspiannews.com/news-detail/azerbaijan-takes-measures-to-mitigate-covid… socpro
Support for those affected by Covid-19 united kingdom

For the duration of the outbreak,the requirements of the Universal Credit
Program will be temporarily relaxed for those who have COVID-19 or are
self-isolating according to government advice. People will be able to claim
Universal Credit and access advance payments upfront…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-… socpro
Coverage of insurance payments on unemployment to be expanded azerbaijan

Expand the coverage of unemployment insurance payments and create
proactive appointment mechanism.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://menafn.com/1099982317/Coverage-of-insurance-payments-on-unemployment-to… socpro
Premijer Duško Marković predstavio novi Vladin paket mjera ekonomskog oporavka od pandemije korona virusa: Put oporavka neće biti lak,ali ćemo i iz ovoga izaći jači Montenegro

Subsidies for vulnerable activities for April and May in the amount of 50%
of the gross minimum wage for each registered employee in sectors whose
work is at risk due to measures for combating the pandemic.

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.gov.me/vijesti/223682/Premijer-Dusko-Markovic-predstavio-novi-Vladin… socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We are contributing $9 million through United Way Canada for local organizations to support practical services to Canadian seniors. These services could include the delivery of groceries,medications,or other needed items,or personal outreach to assess individuals' needs and connect them to…

Housing, Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
Premijer Duško Marković predstavio novi Vladin paket mjera ekonomskog oporavka od pandemije korona virusa: Put oporavka neće biti lak,ali ćemo i iz ovoga izaći jači Montenegro

One-off assistance to commercial fishermen

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.gov.me/vijesti/223682/Premijer-Dusko-Markovic-predstavio-novi-Vladin… socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We invested $350 million to support vulnerable Canadians through charities and non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to those in need.

The investment will flow through national organizations that have the ability to get funds quickly to local organizations that serve…

Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
Premijer Duško Marković predstavio novi Vladin paket mjera ekonomskog oporavka od pandemije korona virusa: Put oporavka neće biti lak,ali ćemo i iz ovoga izaći jači Montenegro

Payment of contributions of insured agricultural workers

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.gov.me/vijesti/223682/Premijer-Dusko-Markovic-predstavio-novi-Vladin… socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We are supporting women and children fleeing violence,by providing up to $50 million to women's shelters and sexual assault centres,including facilities in Indigenous communities,to help with their capacity to manage or prevent an outbreak in their facilities.

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
Premijer Duško Marković predstavio novi Vladin paket mjera ekonomskog oporavka od pandemije korona virusa: Put oporavka neće biti lak,ali ćemo i iz ovoga izaći jači Montenegro

The Montenegrin Electric Enterprise will double the amount of subsidies for
electricity bills for the duration of the measures to socially disadvantaged
households.

Housing, Social assistance covid19, poverty Published Measures summary http://www.gov.me/vijesti/223682/Premijer-Dusko-Markovic-predstavio-novi-Vladin… socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We are providing $100 million to national,regional,and local organizations across Canada to:

- Purchase,transport and distribute food and other basic necessities
- hire temporary help to fill volunteer shortages
- implement safety measures,such as the purchase of personal…

Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
Libyan Ministry of Economy and Industry libya

To prevent food prices from increasing,the Minister of Economic has adopted a regulation controlling the prices of 16 food items such as fruits,vegetables and meat. The regulation will be revised every 3 months

Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.facebook.com/535230066534833/photos/pcb.2991408654250283/2991408384… socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We are providing an additional $25 million to Nutrition North Canada to increase subsidies so families can afford much-needed personal hygiene products and nutritious food.

Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
Ethiopia Live Updates ethiopia

Harari State: government employees who are at higher risk of COVID-19
(elderly,pregnant women,those with underlying conditions) to stay home
while receiving their salaries.

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://twitter.com/Ethiopialiveupd/status/1243116327461629952 socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We are providing $100 million to support a range of federal health measures,including support for preparedness in First Nation and Inuit communities. These funds will:

- respond to identified needs to update and activate pandemic plans
- support an effective allocation of public…

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 ethiopia

Amhara Regional State: started providing flour,oil and sugar to "the poorest
of the poor" in city of Bahir Dar.
City of Adama (Oromia): started providing bread and water for those who
need assistance during the stay at home order.

Food and nutrition covid19, poverty Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We are providing a one-time special payment starting April 9 through the Goods and Services Tax credit for low- and modest-income families.

The average additional benefit will be close to $400 for single individuals and close to $600 for couples.

There is no need to apply for…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 ethiopia

$635 million (0.6 percent of GDP) for emergency food distribution to 15 million individuals vulnerable to food insecurity and not currently covered by the rural and urban PSNPs;

Food and nutrition covid19, poverty Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan canada

We will work with provinces and territories through a new transfer to cost-share a temporary top up to the salaries of low-income workers (those who earn less than $2,500 per month on a full time basis),that the provinces and territories have deemed essential in the fight against COVID-19.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… socpro
Malawi president outlines new COVID-19 measures amid lockdown injunction malawi

Top-up to beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer Program

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/29/c_139018319.htm socpro
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Additional Coronavirus COVID-19 economic and social relief measures south africa

To assist a greater number of businesses,the previous turnover threshold for tax deferrals is being increased to R100 million a year,and the proportion of PAYE payment that can be deferred will be increased to 35 percent.
Businesses with a turnover of more than R100 million a year can…

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-additional-coronavirus-co… socpro
Malawi launches cash aid for poor amid COVID-19 pandemic malawi

Emergency cash transfer programme for about one million people and small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Eligible households will receive a 35,000 Malawi kwacha ($40) monthly payment,matching the country's minimum wage.

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, poverty Published Measures summary https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/malawi-launches-cash-aid-poor-covid-19-p… socpro
POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 myanmar

150 first units of electricity consumption for general public,religious and
local NGOs (excluding embassy,UN and INGOs) will be exempted from
payment until end of April.

Housing, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro