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Kazakhstan takes decisive steps to stop the spread of coronavirus kazakhstan

In kind support in the form of free grocery packages is planned for large
families with children, persons with disability and other vulnerable
families.

Food and nutrition covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.euractiv.com/section/central-asia/news/kazakhstan-takes-decisive-st… socpro
42 500 tenge can be obtained using Telegram kazakhstan

The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and National Information Technologies JSC launched a bot in the Telegram messenger to apply for benefits.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://rus.azattyq-ruhy.kz/society/7627-42-500-tenge-mozhno-poluchit-s-pomoshc… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 korea, Republic of

Government will offer vouchers to low-income households and recipients of child benefits to support local consumption.

Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 korea, Republic of

The government will also provide a 1.3 trillion won worth of
electricity bill payment deferral, which will be given to 3,200,000 small businesses and 1,570,000 low income households for three months from April to June.

Housing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
K'taka PDS beneficiaries need not panic buy, says official india

Scaling up PDS allocations for all AAY priority households for three months
(1kg pulses per household, 5kg wheat or rice per individual)

Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=687192 socpro
Press Release 2020 Supplementary Budget Proposal korea, Republic of

Increase job seekers’ allowance for young adults, and reintroduce job seekers’ allowance for those from low-income households, up to 3 months.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/MOEF_Supp… socpro
Coronavirus compensation promised to poor workers in India india

The state of Uttar Pradesh will provide compensation to poor workers via
online payments if they lost their job due to the pandemic. Vegetable vendors,
construction workers, rickshaw pullers, autorickshaw drivers, and temporary
staff at shops will be targeted by this measure…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://news.trust.org/item/20200318171315-hrvio/ socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 korea, Republic of

The Korean social insurance agency will allow for payout of industrial accident insurance to workers who are tested positive for COVID-19. A deduction of health insurance premium payments by 50% is planned for low-income households.

Occupational accidents and diseases covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Centre releases Rs 4431 crore to clear pending wages under MGNREGA, to pay all dues by April 10 india

Increasing NREGS wage rates from Rs180 INR to Rs202

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/centre-releases-rs-44… socpro
Summary of support measures for businesses by the Korean government during COVID-19 korea, Republic of

In order to maintain employment stability of foreign employees and manpower for employers, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced changes to procedures of the Employment Permit System (EPS). Measures include the extension of job search period for foreigners who applied for a workplace…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/20200401_… socpro
Under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Women Account Holders to Receive Rs 500 Per Month from Today india

Cash transfers of Rs 500 ($6.5) for 3 months from April to June to 200M
women with a Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) (financial
inclusion) account

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.news18.com/news/business/under-pradhan-mantri-jan-dhan-yojana-women… socpro
Summary of support measures for businesses by the Korean government during COVID-19 korea, Republic of

The Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) has announced its first-ever decision to increase the employee retention subsidy to maximum 90%, regardless of industry. This provisional measure is for three months (April to June) and intends to encourage all companies affected by COVID-19 to retain…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/20200401_… socpro
Govt to transfer Rs 2,000 under PM-KISAN scheme to 8.69 crore farmers in April 1st week india

To provide relief to farmers affected due to the lockdown, the Centre on Thursday said it will transfer in the first week of April the first installment of Rs 2,000 to each of 8.69 crore beneficiaries under the PM-KISAN scheme.

"Farmers receive Rs 6,000 annual from PM-KISAN. We will…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-to-transfer-rs-20… socpro
Update COVID-19 in South Korea korea, Republic of

Increased by 250% of existing indirect employment-cost subsidies (to W400,000 per worker) in the event an employee reduces work hours for
COVID-19-related family care, coupled with relaxing eligibility criteria (e.g. the minimum employment duration from 6 months to 1 month).

Employment, Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/Update_CO… socpro
Govt asks states to disburse ex-gratia amount under National Social Assistance Programme in two days india

Rs1000 to all beneficiaries under the National Social Assistance Program
(NSAP) for elderly, widows and disabled receiving social pensions (35M
beneficiaries)

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/govt-asks-states-… socpro
2020 Supplementary Budget Proposal korea, Republic of

South Korea has allocated a nearly 20 trillion won support package to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. This includes giving parent employees up to 5 days of childcare leave along with the pay of 50,000 won per day, respectively54.

Family benefits, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary http://english.moef.go.kr/pc/selectTbPressCenterDtl.do?boardCd=N0001&seq=4852 socpro
Coronavirus: Akufo-Addo release $100 million dollars for Ghana Covid-19 disease response plan ghana

The government committed US$100 million to support preparedness and response. Additional funds have been earmarked to address availability of test kits, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and bed capacity.

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-51848582 socpro
Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-21 greece

Decision that there can be no lay-offs after March 19

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greeces-seasonal-tourism-staff-receive-support-v… socpro
Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-20 greece

A transfer of 800 euros to employees who were laid off or were forced to quit between March 1-17.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greece-third-round-aid-boost-coronavirus-hit-eco… socpro
Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates australia

The Government is providing up to $100,000 to eligible small and medium sized businesses, and not‑for-profits (including charities) that employ people, with a minimum payment of $20,000. Under the enhanced scheme from the first package, employers will receive a payment equal to 100 per cent of…

Employment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/03/government-announces-new-stimulus-measu… socpro
Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-19 greece

Unemployment benefit payments will be extended by 2 months for those
whose entitlement ends on 31 March.

Tourism Ministry in cooperation with the Labor and Social Security Ministry have introduced a support measure for the country’s seasonal workers: the extension of unemployment…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greeces-seasonal-tourism-staff-receive-support-v… socpro
Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates australia

The Government will allow individuals in financial stress as a result of the Coronavirus to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019-20 and a further $10,000 in 2020-21.

Old-age pensions covid19, Contributory Published Measures summary https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/03/government-announces-new-stimulus-measu… socpro
COVID-19: Emergency tax measures adopted in Greece greece

Enterprises that their operation is mandatory suspended shall be liable to pay 60% of the agreed rent for their business premises for the months March and April. Tenants whose employment contract is suspended are allowed to pay only 60% of their monthly rent on main residence in March and April…

Housing, Employment policies covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.ey.com/en_gr/tax/tax-alerts/covid-19-emergency-tax-measures-adopted… socpro
Six million low-income earners to receive $750 cash under Coalition's coronavirus stimulus australia

The government has also outlined changes to the pension deeming rate, with an average benefit of $8.42 a fortnight, or $219 a year to age pensioners.
The lower deeming rate will be cut from 1% to 0.5% for financial investments up to $51,800 for single pensioners and $86,200 for pensioner…

Old-age pensions covid19, Contributory Published Measures summary https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/12/six-million-low-income-earners… socpro
How to claim 24% PF contribution by Modi govt for COVID-19: New electronic challan-cum-return explained india

GOI will pay Employee Provident Fund contributions for employees and
employers for the next 3 months. This is targeted to firms with up to 100
workers and where 90% of workers earn less than Rs15,000 per month. This
is expected to cover 1.8M employees and 400,000 firms.

Old-age pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.financialexpress.com/money/how-to-claim-24-pf-contribution-by-modi-… socpro