| 2020-05-22 |
В Москве упрощен порядок выплат безработным (Moscow simplifies the procedure for payments to the unemployed) |
Russian Federation |
|
Easier and faster access/registration for compensation payment for unemployed
|
2020-03-04
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.interfax.ru/moscow/703303 |
| 2020-05-22 |
Malaysian govt gives out special allowance for doctors, frontline workers amid Covid-19 outbreak Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/world/malaysian-govt-gives-out-special-allowance-doctors-frontline-workers-amid-covid-19-outbreak |
malaysia |
|
The government will also provide a special monthly critical worker allowance
of RM400 (US$100) for medical doctors and other medical personnel, as well
as RM200 (US$50) for the military, police, civil defense, immigration, firefighters, and members of the voluntary force directly involved in implementing the lockdown.
|
2020-03-27
|
|
Health,Employment,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.todayonline.com/world/malaysian-govt-gives-out-special-allowance-do… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Ministry of Labor: those who already receive unemployment benefits will be recalculated |
Russian Federation |
|
The Government of the Russian Federation has approved a new maximum amount of unemployment benefits. It will be 12130 rubles. The decision shall enter into force upon publication of the document. Beneficiary recipients whose benefit amount was limited to the maximum amount will be recalculated taking into account the new established maximum. These citizens will receive increased benefits in April. Previously, the maximum unemployment benefit was 8 thousand rubles per month.
|
2020-03-31
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://rosmintrud.ru/employment/52 |
| 2020-05-22 |
Malaysia Issues Second Stimulus Package to Combat COVID-19: Salient Features |
malaysia |
|
Healthcare personnel will have their special monthly allowance increased from 400 ringgit (US$91) to 600 ringgit (US$137) and a special allowance of 200 ringgit (US$45)
|
2020-03-27
|
|
Health,Employment,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/malaysia-issues-second-stimulus-package-comb… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Govt provides RM21 bil assistance for Malaysians amid COVID-19 outbreak, more to come |
malaysia |
|
One-off payment of RM600 (US$144) to taxi, tourist and trishaw drivers and
tourist guides
|
2020-03-16
|
|
Cash transfers,Employment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/govt-provides-rm21-bil-assistance-malays… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Policy Responses to COVID-19 |
lebanon |
|
Paid sick leave should be granted to medical employees working in hospitals
(nurses, contractors) covering the entire isolation period. Decree 136/1983 on
work-related injuries and emergencies will apply to all such workers whom
contract the Covid-19 disease. This decree stipulates the responsibilities of
the employers in case of occupational injuries with corresponding
compensation and indemnity, as well as workers’ entitlements. This decision
enters into effect retroactively for all… |
2020-03-04
|
|
Health |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 |
| 2020-05-22 |
7 measures in Mauritania to counter the Corona virus |
mauritania |
|
The state bears all the taxes and royalties resulting from this activity for the
rest of the year for the heads of families working in the traditional fishing
sector.
|
2020-03-26
|
|
Employment,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Contributory |
socpro |
https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-elect… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Lebanon suspends utility shutoffs in response to Coronavirus |
lebanon |
|
The city of Lebanon will temporarily suspend utility shutoffs for non-payment, even for customers who do not pay their upcoming utility bill.
|
2020-03-15
|
|
Housing |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
|
| 2020-05-22 |
7 measures in Mauritania to counter the Corona virus |
mauritania |
|
The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months.
The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the
citizens of all villages.
|
2020-03-26
|
|
Housing,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Non-contributory |
socpro |
https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-elect… |
| 2020-05-22 |
WFP Liberia Completes Installation of Video Conferencing System at NPHIL to Reduce Crowded Meetings |
liberia |
|
Government switched to take home meals, an approach they used during
Ebola alongside their neighbor Sierra Leone.
|
2020-03-25
|
|
Food and nutrition |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
http://gnnliberia.com/2020/03/25/wfp-liberia-completes-installation-of-video-co… |
| 2020-05-22 |
7 measures in Mauritania to counter the Corona virus |
mauritania |
|
Allocation of 5 billion ouguiya to support 30 thousand dependent families
by women, the elderly and people with disabilities, most of which are in
Nouakchott, with a monthly financial aid for three months.
|
2020-03-26
|
|
Cash transfers,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Non-contributory |
socpro |
https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-elect… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Policy Responses to COVID-19 |
malaysia |
|
Workers providing contract services to the Government (e.g. cleaning and
food supply to public institutions) will receive a wage replacement. This will
benefit 80,000 workers costing RM110 million (US$27 million). The
Government will also extend these service contracts for one month reflecting
the duration of the Movement Control Order which has restricted the
movement of all individuals and workers outside of essential services.
|
2020-03-04
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 |
| 2020-05-22 |
Coronavirus: AfDB approves $2m package for WHO's Africa response |
nigeria |
|
Over in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, President Buhari in an address last Sunday ordered financial intervention schemes be rolled out for the vulnerable. Lagos state and other states are rolling out state-level interventions. Sadiya Farouk, minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, confirmed on Monday that the ministry has commenced cash transfer to poorest households in the country to cushion effect of the COVID19 pandemic.
|
2020-03-30
|
|
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/02/economics-of-covid-19-impact-on-africa/ |
| 2020-05-22 |
Income replacement benefit extended to PUI from B40 group |
malaysia |
|
Through the national insurance plan for the B40, mySalam, patients of
COVID-19 can apply for an income replacement of RM50/day for up to 14 days. This initiative will also be extended to the B40 who are quarantined as
persons under investigation (of COVID-19 symptoms).
|
2020-03-27
|
|
Health,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578753/income-replacement-benefit-ex… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Parents' right to care money is doubled |
norway |
|
Amount of days of childcare leave for 2020 has been increased. With one
or two children (up to 12 years), each parent receives 20 care days (amount
doubled from 10 days per year). Single caregivers and parents of children
with chronical diseases have an extended number of days of childcare
allowance.
|
2020-03-20
|
|
Family benefits |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/foreldres-rett-til-omsorgspenger-dobles/i… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Free internet usage during MCO from April 1 |
malaysia |
|
The Government announced that in collaboration with all telecommunications
companies in Malaysia, all mobile internet subscribers will be given free
internet access from 1 April 2020 until the end of the Movement Control
Order.
|
2020-03-27
|
|
Housing,Information and communication technology |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578733/free-internet-usage-during-mc… |
| 2020-05-22 |
New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak |
norway |
|
The Norwegian government will pay unemployment benefits in advance. Thus, those who have lost their income will be able to get money into their account quickly, without having to wait for processing of the unemployment benefit application.
|
2020-03-28
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-measures-to-curb-the-financial-impact… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Electricity bill discounts for six months from April |
malaysia |
|
A discount on the electricity bill – previously announced at 2% - will be
increased according to electricity consumption. The discount will range from
15% to 50%.
|
2020-03-19
|
|
Housing |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/576177/electricity-bill-discounts-si… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Changes to the rules for temporary layoffs and unemployment benefits |
norway |
|
Employees will retain 100 % of their pay up to 6G (G = the National Insurance basic amount. 1G is NOK 99 858 per May 1 2019) from day 3 up to and including day 20 of the layoff period. The changes are effective from 20 March, but further details will not be formally in place until next week. Employees will receive any money they are owed once the technical solutions are available and NAV has processed their applications. Employees who have been laid off and are still receiving pay from their… |
2020-03-21
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/changes-to-the-rules-for-temporary-layoff… |
| 2020-05-22 |
6-month rental waiver for PPR residents |
malaysia |
|
The B40 community that own ‘rent-to-own’ units of the PPR will be given a
payment deferral of six months from April 2020 to September 2020. This will
benefit 4,649 households, amounting to RM5.7 (US$1.4) million.
|
2020-03-27
|
|
Housing |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
|
| 2020-05-22 |
Coronavirus: Govt to provide Rs12,000 to 10 million affectees under Ehsaas programme |
pakistan |
|
Launch of “Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme” providing Rs12,000/family and benefit 67 million individuals (10 million families). There are three categories of beneficiaries: 4.5 million existing “Ehsaas Kafaalat” beneficiaries (all women) already getting Rs.2000 will get extra Rs.1000 emergency relief (total=Rs.3000) for the next 4 months; 3M affected households will be identified through the national socioeconomic database (eligibility threshold will be relaxed upwards); and those with income… |
2020-01-04
|
|
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/633893-sania-nishtar-says-ehsaas-emergency-ca… |
| 2020-05-22 |
6-month rental waiver for PPR residents |
malaysia |
|
The B40 community that are renting public housing for the urban poor, the
Citizen Housing Project (PPR) will be exempted from rent for six months.
The sum of these forgone payments is RM3 million (US$0.75 million). The
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be making the same exemption for
public housing in its jurisdiction, benefiting 40,000 renters. The Government
will also provide a rent exemption to premises owned by the Federal
Government such as school canteens, kindergartens,… |
2020-03-27
|
|
Housing |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578710/6-month-rental-waiver-ppr-res… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Работающие граждане старше 65 лет получат право уйти на больничный до 19 апреля (Working citizens over 65 will receive the right to leave on sick leave until April 19) |
Russian Federation |
|
Working citizens over 65 who have chosen a self-isolation regime will be able to get sick leave from April 6-19. Appointment of temporary disability benefits in connection with quarantine will not require citizens to fill out any documents. Payment of sick leave will come to citizens directly from the funds of the Social Insurance Fund.
|
2020-03-04
|
|
Cash sickness benefits |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://rosmintrud.ru/social/insurance/71 |
| 2020-05-22 |
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)
|
2020-03-22
|
|
Food and nutrition,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=687192 |
| 2020-05-22 |
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.
|
2020-03-04
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/MOEF_Supp… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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.
|
2020-03-18
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://news.trust.org/item/20200318171315-hrvio/ |
| 2020-05-22 |
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.
|
2020-03-04
|
|
Occupational accidents and diseases |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 |
| 2020-05-22 |
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
|
2020-03-27
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/centre-releases-rs-44… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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 change or need to reenter South Korea, especially those from countries with a high risk of COVID-19.
|
2020-04-01
|
|
Employment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/20200401_… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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
|
2020-03-04
|
|
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.news18.com/news/business/under-pradhan-mantri-jan-dhan-yojana-women… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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 employees.
|
2020-04-01
|
|
Employment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/20200401_… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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 now be giving the first installment of that as a front-loaded matter, so that at the beginning of the year they will get Rs 2,000".
|
2020-03-26
|
|
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-to-transfer-rs-20… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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).
|
2020-03-25
|
|
Employment,Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/Update_CO… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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)
|
2020-04-06
|
|
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/govt-asks-states-… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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.
|
2020-03-04
|
|
Family benefits,Employment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
http://english.moef.go.kr/pc/selectTbPressCenterDtl.do?boardCd=N0001&seq=4852 |
| 2020-05-22 |
Finance Minister Details COVID Assistance Programme |
jamaica |
|
Local Government Ministry allocated $150 million to supplement the Poor Relief programme.
|
2020-03-24
|
|
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20200324/finance-minister-detai… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Latvian government considers adopting unemployed persons aid benefit |
latvia |
|
Latvia may introduce an unemployed persons aid benefit. This support would be paid if a person fails to find a job after the end of the period of payments of unemployment benefits.
This solution was discussed during a meeting of the government work group for support of entrepreneurship and the employed on Wednesday, 15 April.
It is expected that an insured person who receives unemployed person benefit in accordance with the Law on Unemployment Insurance will have the right to request… |
2020-04-15
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Contributory |
socpro |
https://bnn-news.com/latvian-government-considers-adopting-unemployed-persons-a… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Finance Minister Details COVID Assistance Programme |
jamaica |
|
PATH beneficiaries would ordinarily receive a payment in April and then in June. They will, however, be getting a special payment in May.
|
2020-03-24
|
|
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20200324/finance-minister-detai… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Finance Minister Details COVID Assistance Programme |
jamaica |
|
The Supporting Employees with Transfer of Cash (SET Cash) programme will also provide temporary cash transfers to individuals from any sector where it can be verified that they lost their employment since March 10 when the first COVID case was confirmed here.
|
2020-03-24
|
|
Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20200324/finance-minister-detai… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Finance Minister Details COVID Assistance Programme |
jamaica |
|
This will provide temporary cash transfers to registered businesses in the hotel, tours, and attractions industries based on the number of workers under the $1.5 million income tax threshold who they keep employed. The businesses must be licensed by the Jamaica Tourist Board.
|
2020-03-24
|
|
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20200324/finance-minister-detai… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Мониторинг принятых государствами-членами ЕАЭС мер, направленных на преодоление негативных последствий распространения коронавирусной инфекции (COVID-2019) |
kazakhstan |
|
Have decided to raise all the benefits, incl pensions, other contributory and non-contributory benefits by 10%. However, this is a measure that was in COVID package, but will not disappear after COVID is gone.
|
2020-04-15
|
|
Pensions,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
http://www.eurasiancommission.org/ru/covid-19/Documents/%D0%9C%D0%9E%D0%9D%D0%9… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Мониторинг принятых государствами-членами ЕАЭС мер, направленных на преодоление негативных последствий распространения коронавирусной инфекции (COVID-2019) |
kazakhstan |
|
"The Public Services Regulatory Commission has recognized the coronavirus as force majeure when utility payments can be delayed without the
consequence of light, water or gas outages."
|
2020-04-15
|
|
Health |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Non-contributory |
socpro |
http://www.eurasiancommission.org/ru/covid-19/Documents/%D0%9C%D0%9E%D0%9D%D0%9… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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.
|
2020-03-27
|
|
Food and nutrition |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Non-contributory |
socpro |
https://www.euractiv.com/section/central-asia/news/kazakhstan-takes-decisive-st… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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.
|
2020-04-06
|
|
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://rus.azattyq-ruhy.kz/society/7627-42-500-tenge-mozhno-poluchit-s-pomoshc… |
| 2020-05-22 |
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.
|
2020-03-04
|
|
Food and nutrition |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 |
| 2020-05-22 |
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.
|
2020-03-04
|
|
Housing |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 |
| 2020-05-22 |
The BCEAO takes strategic measures to boost e-payment |
burkina faso |
|
To promote the use of electronic payment tools the Western Africa Central
Bank (BCEAO) is providing more flexible measures to open a mobile money
and making transfers between people backed by electronic money free. The measures are effective for 30 days, renewable.
|
2020-04-03
|
|
Information and communication technology |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Non-contributory |
socpro |
https://www.togofirst.com/en/finance/0704-5296-the-bceao-takes-strategic-measur… |
| 2020-05-22 |
Burkina Faso - Key Policy Responses |
burkina faso |
|
The government is currently weighing potential countercyclical fiscal measures to address the socio-economic impacts of the outbreak. An emergency response plan for the health sector has been prepared. The plan focuses on strengthening human and technical capacities of public hospitals, increasing available hospital beds, expanding testing capacities and purchasing medical supplies to facilitate the implementation of hygiene measures. The plan will be regularly updated to reflect local and… |
2020-03-22
|
|
Health |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Non-contributory |
socpro |
https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#N |
| 2020-05-22 |
Eswatini - POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 |
egypt |
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The government has issued a supplementary budget for public healthcare in the amount of E100 million or 0.14 percent of GDP (pending parliamentary approval). Low priority recurrent spending will be redirected to the fight against the pandemic and a portion of the capital budget will be reallocated towards refurbishing hospitals and completing new hospitals.
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2020-03-24
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Health |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#N |
| 2020-05-22 |
EGYPT - POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 |
egypt |
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The government has announced stimulus policies in the USD 6.4 billion package (EGP 100 billion, 2 percent of GDP) to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. Pensions have been increased by 14 percent.
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2020-03-24
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Old-age pensions |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#N |
