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Belarus: Territorial centers completed nearly 10.6 thousand applications for the delivery of food and medicine | News | Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Belarus. Official site belarus

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For the period from March 20 to April 29, almost 10.6 thousand applications were received and executed in the territorial centers of social services for the population . The largest number of applications came to the territorial centers of the Gomel region (2.7…

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Medical care, Social assistance covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/territorialnymi-tsentrami-vypolneno-pocht… rmensing
Belarus: The social service is ready to assist lonely senior citizens and people with disabilities in the delivery of food and medicine belarus

As of April 1, nearly 870 thousand elderly and disabled people living alone live in the republic , of which 167 thousand do not have close relatives.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection informs that the social service is ready to provide assistance to single senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the delivery of food and medicine .

This assistance will be provided by…

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Medical care, Social assistance covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/-s-zabotoj-i-vnimaniem-k-pozhilym-i-inval… rmensing
India starts Aadhaar updating facility through common service centres india

opengovasia.com (29.04.2020) 20,000 common service centres will offer an Aadhaar updating service, catering to a large number of citizens in rural parts of the country.

Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.opengovasia.com/india-starts-aadhaar-updating-facility-through-comm… pmassetti
The IMF show support for Universal Transfers as a temporary tool during COVID-19 crisis 

Development Pathways (24.04.2020) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the first part of a Special Series on Fiscal Policies to Respond to COVID-19 titled “Managing Fiscal Risks under Fiscal stress” that looks at “the Impact on Households: Assessing Universal Transfers (UT)”.…

Cash transfers covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/news/the-imf-show-support-for-universal-t… pmassetti
Bangladesh: Online Course on COVID-19 for Doctors bangladesh

Department of Health (29.04.2020) Online Course on COVID-19 for Doctors: The course is mandatory for physicians who volunteer to provide medical advice and services on the…

Online Course on COVID-19 for Doctors: The course is mandatory for physicians who volunteer to provide medical advice and services on the Department of Health's Covid-19 hotline…

Welcome  to the advanced training on Coronavirus

covid19, human resources, universal health care Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://muktopaath.gov.bd/course-details/243 siha
Bangladesh: PM unveils massive stimulus package to counter adverse effects of coronavirus - The Hindu BusinessLine bangladesh

BusinessLine (05.04.2020) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced stimulus packages to the tune of Taka 72,750 crore (USD 8,573 million) to counter the adverse effects of coronavirus on the country’s economy.

The first packages involves Taka 30,000 crore to be…

The stimulus packages to counter the adverse effects of coronavirus on the country’s economy. The packages provide low-interest loans with affected industries and service sector organisations and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as working capital through banks. The government…

Bangladesh PM unveils massive stimulus package to counter adverse effects of coronavirus

The total amount of financial assistance would stand at Tk 72,750 crore, which is nearly 2.52 per cent of the country’s GDP

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced stimul

Employment, Financial crisis covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/bangladesh-pm-unveils-massive-s… siha
Economic measures in Norway in response to COVID-19 norway

The Norwegian government has introduced significant measures to support jobs, help businesses and people, and strengthen health services. Still, more may be needed in the coming weeks. The measures must be targeted, effective and reversible.

The fiscal measures so far add up to over NOK 139 billion, corresponding to around 4.6 percent of Mainland GDP. In addition, the budget is estimated to be weakened by more than NOK 60 billion by reduced tax revenues and higher expenses due to the economic downturn (automatic stabilizers).…

Family benefits, Employment, Unemployment, Shocks & extreme events covid19, self-employed Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/economic-measures-in-norway-in-response-t… sbjorstad
Hungary: Economic Protection Action Plan: Job Protection Wage subsidy hungary

Ministry of Innovation and Technology (16.04.2020) From April 16, 2020, the Employment Protection Wage Subsidy will be available to support reduced working hours employment.…

From April 16, 2020, the Employment Protection Wage Subsidy will be available to support reduced working hours employment.

Pursuant to Government Decree 141/2020 (IV.21.), The application for reduced working hours will change. Please follow our website! 

Employment, Shocks & extreme events covid19, human resources, labour markets, youth employment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://nfsz.munka.hu/cikk/601/ siha
Azerbaijan : Supporting enterprises, jobs and incomes azerbaijan
  • A compensation programme for workers in affected areas (Beneficiaries: trade-106435, services-87004, transport-7851, industry – 78780, other areas-24559 people. AZN 215 million (USD 126.5 million) will be spent to partially cover the…
Unemployment, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary http://sosial.gov.az/ pmassetti
Hungary: Economic Protection Action Plan: Research, Development and Innovation Subsidies hungary

Ministry of Innovation and Technology (15.04.2020) Highly skilled workers in the research, development and innovation (RDI) sector receive wage subsidies to protect their jobs. An important element of the government's economic action plan for the coronavirus epidemic…

The subsidy for highly skilled workers in the research, development and innovation (RDI) sector. The government undertakes a wage subsidy of 40% for employees in the RDI sector for a period of three months, at the maximum amount of which is the average gross earnings measured in the sector…

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Highly skilled workers in the research, development and innovation (RDI) sector receive wage subsidies to protect their jobs. Our goal is the long-term emp

Employment, Human resource management, Shocks & extreme events covid19, Emergency grants, human resources, labour markets, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://nfsz.munka.hu/cikk/600/ siha
ILO: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020 - Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives

Recognizing the great challenge that governments, employers, workers and whole societies are facing worldwide to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work will focus on addressing the outbreak of infectious diseases at work, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/safety-and-health-at-work/events-training/eve… btreichel
Stimulating the economy and employment azerbaijan
  • A certain period of exemption from VAT on goods necessary to meet the food and medical needs of the population (exemption from VAT on imports);
Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.economy.gov.az/ pmassetti
Sao Tome and Principe: Covid-19: Governo antecipa pagamento as mães do “Programa Família” para amenizar os impactos Sao Tome and Principe

stp-press.st (09.04.2020)

The São Tomé government through the Ministry of Labour and Solidarity, has decided to anticipate the payment of two bi-monthly payments [ 2,400 Dobras ] to mothers who are beneficiaries of the "Family Program" as a way to "alleviate" the negative impacts of…

The São Tomé government through the Ministry of Labour and Solidarity, has decided to anticipate the payment of two bi-monthly payments [ 2,400 Dobras ] to mothers who are beneficiaries of the "Family Program" as a way to "alleviate" the negative impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic.

São-Tomé, 09 Abr ( STP-Press ) – O governo são-tomense através do ministério do Trabalho e Solidariedade  decidiu antecipar,  já a partir desta sexta-feira, o pagamento de duas bimensalidades [ 2.400 Dobras ]  às mães beneficiárias do “Programa Família” como forma de “amenizar”

Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, family, poverty Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.stp-press.st/2020/04/09/covid-19-governo-antecipa-pagamento-as-maes-… cambrosio
India: Government to launch online portal for stranded migrant workers india

Business Standard News (26.04.2020) The Union government is going to launch an online portal for the migrant workers in the unorganised sector impacted due to a national lockdown imposed to check the spread of Covid-19 in India. The portal, which has been tentatively named by the labour and…

The Union government is going to launch an online portal for the migrant workers in the unorganised sector impacted due to a national lockdown imposed to check the spread of Covid-19 in India. The portal, which has been tentatively named by the labour and employment ministry as the National…

Service delivery, Migration, Cash transfers customer_services Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/government-to-launch-… pmassetti
Taiwan: The Ministry of Labor helps enterprises and workers "charge and re-start". Taiwan, China

The Ministry of Labor (21.04.2020) In order to assist enterprises and workers affected by the COVID-19, the Ministry of Labor has expanded the "Charge Restart Training Program" since February 21st, subsidizing companies with training costs of up to 3.5 million yuan. The Ministry …

In order to assist enterprises and workers affected by the COVID-19, the Ministry of Labor has expanded the "Charge Restart Training Program" , subsidizing companies with training costs of up to 3.5 million yuan. Workers participating in training courses can also receive a training allowance of…

In order to assist enterprises and workers affected by the "Severe Special Infectious Pneumonia" (COVID-19) epidemic, the Ministry of Labor has expanded the "Charge Restart Training Program" since February 21st, subsidizing companies with training costs of up to 3.5 million yuan. To encourage ins

Employment, Human resource management, Financial crisis covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.mol.gov.tw/announcement/2099/45385/ siha
Taiwan: The Ministry of Labor's "Relaxed Real-Time Work Plan" Taiwan, China

The Ministry of Labor (27.04.2020) The Ministry of Labor relaxes eligibility of "Relaxed Real-Time Work Plan", and those with insurance records within one year can apply for the job opportunities provided by local governments and central authorities. The job includes document sorting,…

The Ministry of Labor's job creation plan. People with insurance records within one year can apply for the job opportunities provided by local governments and central authorities. The job includes document sorting, environmental cleaning, and epidemic prevention-related work, such…

To help a friend through labor difficulties epidemic, Lao Dongbu "ease immediate plans to start work" From now relax Audience, where in the past 1 year labor insurance or employment ins

Employment covid19, economic crisis, labour markets, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.mol.gov.tw/announcement/2099/45442/ siha
Taiwan: Taiwan’s digital fence technologies dra... | Taiwan News Taiwan, China

Taiwan News (08.04.2020)Taiwan's phone-based tracking system to monitor quarantined people sought by multiple countries. 

The apparatus identifies a person’s whereabouts based on the location of his/her mobile phone relative to nearby cell towers, which reveals the distance of the…

Taiwan's phone-based tracking system identifies a person’s whereabouts based on the location of his/her mobile phone relative to nearby cell towers. Quarantined individuals venturing out will trigger alerts to health, police, and civil authorities, who will then respond.

Taiwan’s digital fence technologies draw international attention

Taiwan's phone-based tracking system to monitor quarantined people sought by multiple countries

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — More than ten countries have expressed interest in Taiwan’s digital fence system used to track

Health, Information and communication technology, Technological transition customer_services Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3912429 siha
St. Lucia: National Insurance Corporation Announces COVID-19 Relief Programme Saint Lucia

stlucianic.org (09.04.2020)

To help workers navigate the economic hardship arising from COVID-19, the NIC has moved quickly to put measures in place to provide income support to contributors directly affected by the virus. The program is expected to cost anywhere from $40.1 million to $…

Cash transfer of 50% of insurable earnings (salary amount on which contributions is levied) subject to a minimum payout of $500 and a maximum of $1,500 monthly to persons unemployed as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

Apr 9, 2020

COVID RELIEF PROGRAM

Press Release April 9th, 2020
 
NIC Takes Extraordinary Measures In Response to COVID-19
 
Castries, Saint Lucia, March 26th, 2020 - The past few weeks have been difficult for all of us. The Coro

Unemployment, Cash transfers covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://stlucianic.org/news/32/96/COVID-Relief-Program/d,nic_news/ cambrosio
COVID-19: Safety and health at work can save lives | International Social Security Association (ISSA)

24 April 2020 On the occasion of the World Day on Safety and Health at Work on 28 April, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) wants to pay tribute to all the courageous health workers who risk their lives to save others during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://ww1.issa.int/news/covid-19-safety-and-health-work-can-save-lives btreichel
EU leaders back budget reboot for coronavirus recovery european union

politico.eu (24.04.2020) EU national leaders directed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to draw up plans for a new long-term financial blueprint for the bloc that would also drive an economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis with a combination of loans and grants. 

Employment, Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leaders-back-budget-reboot-for-coronavirus-r… sbjorstad
EU leaders endorse COVID-19 safety nets european union

European Council (23.04.2020) On 23 April 2020 EU leaders discussed progress on the various dimensions of the European response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It was the fourth video meeting of this kind. The heads of state or government endorsed the agreement of the Eurogroup on three…

Employment, Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2020/04/23/ sbjorstad
Germany: Hygienekonzept für den Betrieb germany

Am 16. April 2020 hat das Bundesarbeitsministerium den Sars-CoV2-Arbeitsschutzstandard veröffentlicht. Eine Frage, die viele Unternehmen beschäftigt: Welche Anforderungen sind mit Blick auf die nach Arbeitsschutzgesetz vorgeschriebene Gefährdungsbeurteilung zu erfüllen? So haben Bund und Länder…

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.dguv.de/de/mediencenter/pm/pressearchiv/2020/quartal_2/details_2_38… btreichel
Myanmar: Free psychosocial services | COVID-19 Myanmar myanmar

Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement (10.04.2020)  In order to promote mental health for people under stress due to Covid-19 quarantine isolation, the Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement provides psychosocial consultation services. Contact numbers…

In order to promote mental health for people under stress due to Covid-19 quarantine isolation, the Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement provides psychosocial consultation services. Contact numbers are listed by state and region and available from 9:30 to 16:30…

(Google translation) COVID-19 Participants in the Quarantine Program may be under stress because of isolation or other factors related to segregation during the 14-day travel limit to prevent the spread of the disease. Yes. Social Welfare The Ministry of Relief and Resettlement pro

Health promotion covid19, universal health care Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.informationcommittee.gov.mm/covid-19myanmar/ministry-social-welfare-… siha
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Advanced pension payment Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

nissvg.org (03.04.2020) Advanced Pension Payment covering 8 weeks of payments. Implementation is on April 3rd, 2020 for the 4-week period March 30th, 2020 to April 25th, 2020. This will be followed by a payment on April 30th, 2020, which will cover the 4-week period from April 27th, 2020 to…

Advanced Pension Payment covering 8 weeks of payments.

Advanced Pension Payment

Fashioned an advanced pension payment to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of pensioners and to help them prepare for likely restrictions on opening hours for businesses. As such, the next two monthly pension payments will be made early. Impleme

Old-age pensions covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.nissvg.org/covid-19-and-the-response-of-nis/ mmarquez
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Emergency Unemployment Benefit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

nissvg.org (17.04.2020) The NIS has implemented the COVID-19 Emergency Unemployment Benefit for workers who have been laid-off as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cap of XCD 2 million, with a fixed amount of $300.00…

Insured workers have access to an Emergency Unemployment Benefit for workers who have been laid-off as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cap of XCD 2 million, with a fixed amount of $300.00 per month (

Temporary Unemployment Benefit

The current and anticipated debilitating impact of COVID-19 on the lives and livelihoods of our people require, among other things, targeted, timely and temporary responses by Social Protection Systems. The NIS, which serves as a vital socia

Unemployment covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.nissvg.org/covid-19-and-the-response-of-nis/ mmarquez