| 2020-05-06 |
Croatia: Deferral of social security contributions |
croatia |
tpa-group (17.03.2020) Deferral of payment of social security contributions. The measure would be implemented by the amendment of the General Tax Act that would allow to the Minister of Finance to issue special regulations governing this area. Late penalty interest would not be charged during the… |
Deferral of payment of social security contributions for up to 3 months. Payments can be requested to be made in installments under certain conditions. |
2020-03-17
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Text provided by SSPTW correspondent in Word format (vanda.crnjac-paukovic@mirovinsko.hr).
During the session of 17 March 2020 the Croatian Government proposed were the measures to stimulate the economy during COVID-19 pandemic. The measures concern a total of 8 ministries, majority of which… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.tpa-group.com/en/cee-news-en/croatia-covid-19-virus-relief-measures/ |
| 2020-05-06 |
Estonia: Temporary subsidy program |
estonia |
tootukassa.ee (23.03.2020)
Temporary subsidies will be paid to those employees whose employers are significantly impacted by the current extraordinary circumstances. The subsidy will grant an income for the employees and help the employers to surpass temporary difficulties without having to lay… |
Temporary subsidies will be paid to those employees whose employers are significantly impacted by the current extraordinary circumstances. The amount of the subsidy will be 70% of the average monthly wage of the employee. The maximum amount of the subsidy is €1000. In addition to that, the employer must pay a wage of at least €150 to the employee. The employee will receive at least the minimum wage of €584 from the Unemployment Insurance Fund and their employer, collectively. |
2020-03-23
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Temporary subsidy program
Lisatud 23.03.2020 | Uuendatud 06.04.2020
Temporary subsidies will be paid to those employees whose employers are significantly impacted by the current extraordinary circumstances. The subsidy will grant an income for the employees and help the employers to surpass… |
Unemployment,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.tootukassa.ee/eng/content/subsidies-and-benefits/temporary-subsidy-… |
| 2020-05-06 |
Mauritius: Self Employed Assistance Scheme |
mauritius |
mra.mu (31.03.2020)
The Government of the Republic of Mauritius has decided to implement a Self-Employed Assistance Scheme (SEAS) through the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) to assist self-employed persons who have suffered a loss of revenue as a consequence of the lockdown in the fight against… |
Eligible self-employed individuals and tradespersons will receive a financial support of Rs 5,100 each for the period 16 March 2020 to 15 April 2020. They must submit their applications online on MRA’s website. |
2020-03-31
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COMMUNIQUE
COVID-19 SELF–EMPLOYED ASSISTANCE SCHEME
The Government of the Republic of Mauritius has decided to implement a Self-Employed Assistance Scheme (SEAS) through the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) to assist self-employed persons who have suffered a loss of revenue as a consequence of… |
Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
cambrosio |
https://www.mra.mu/index.php/media1/self-employed-assistance-scheme |
| 2020-05-06 |
Tunisie: Covid-19 : La seconde tranche des aides sociales versée à partir du 4 mai |
tunisia |
webmanagercenter.com (23.04.2020)
Le ministère des Affaires Sociales entamera, à partir du 4 mai prochain, le versement de la seconde tranche des aides sociales exceptionnelles dans le cadre de la lutte contre la propagation du coronavirus, au profit des familles nécessiteuses et familles en… |
The Ministry will begin to provide new social aid in the amount of 200 dinars for families caring for children, the elderly and persons with special needs. The ministry will also pay a new aid of 60 dinars on the occasion of the month of Ramadan for the benefit of needy families in addition to another aid of 60 dinars on the occasion of Aid El Fitr. |
2020-05-04
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Le ministère des Affaires sociales entamera, à partir du 4 mai prochain, le versement de la seconde tranche des aides sociales exceptionnelles dans le cadre de la lutte contre la propagation du coronavirus, au profit des familles nécessiteuses et familles en charge d’enfants, de personnes âgées et… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, poverty |
cambrosio |
https://www.webmanagercenter.com/2020/04/23/448931/covid-19-le-ministere-des-af… |
| 2020-05-06 |
Myanmar: govt will pay social security for insured workers |
myanmar |
mmtimes.com (28.04.2020)
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population will provide social security benefits for insured workers from factories and workshops which are temporarily suspended for inspections. According to the release, workers who registered for social security under the Social… |
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population will provide social security benefits for insured workers from factories and workshops which are temporarily suspended for inspections. According to the release, workers who registered for social security under the Social Welfare Program will receive 40 percent of their salaries based on insurance fee for the unemployed days in accordance with the Social Security Law. |
2020-04-28
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The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population will provide social security benefits for insured workers from factories and workshops which are temporarily suspended for inspections.
“We’ll pay 40 percent of the social security fees to them as benefits,” the ministry announced in statement on… |
Unemployment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-will-pay-social-security-insured-work… |
| 2020-05-06 |
L'exode sanitaire : nouvelle manifestation de la sécession des catégories supérieures | Fondation Jean-Jaurès |
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Le phénomène massif de départs d’une partie de la population des grandes métropoles françaises lors de la mise en place du plan de confinement peut s’analyser comme une manifestation supplémentaire – et spectaculaire – du processus de sécession des catégories supérieures à l’œuvre dans la société… |
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2020-05-06
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Governance and administration,Programme evaluation,Shocks & extreme events |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
gfilhon |
https://jean-jaures.org/nos-productions/l-exode-sanitaire-nouvelle-manifestatio… |
| 2020-05-06 |
Covid-19 - Vers un retour massif des expatriés en France ? | lepetitjournal.com |
france |
Cette crise sanitaire mondiale a bouleversé le quotidien et les projets des Français qu’ils vivent en France ou ailleurs. C’est d’autant plus vrai quand on vit à l’étranger et loin de ses proches. Que ce soit pour des raisons personnelles ou financières, de nombreux expatriés envisagent aujourd’hui… |
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2020-05-06
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Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
gfilhon |
https://lepetitjournal.com/expat-pratique/retour-en-france/coronavirus-retour-e… |
| 2020-05-06 |
LeFrance: Covid-19 met la Sécu à genoux avec un trou d’au moins 41 milliards d’euros |
france |
leparisien.fr (22.04.2020) Auditionné par la commission des Affaires sociales du Sénat, le ministre des Comptes publics a souligné d'emblée « le caractère exceptionnel et changeant » de ses prévisions budgétaires. Le cru 2019, meilleur que prévu avec tout de même une perte de 1,9 milliard d'euros… |
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2020-05-06
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Actuarial,Governance and administration,Financing,Programme & evaluation,Financial crisis |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
gfilhon |
http://www.leparisien.fr/economie/le-covid-19-met-la-secu-a-genoux-avec-un-trou… |
| 2020-05-06 |
Report de charges : une exonération pure et simple pour les petits commerces fermés |
Europe , france |
Face à l'épidémie de covid-19, le gouvernement a annoncé dès le mois de mars des mesures exceptionnelles afin d'aider les entreprises à faire face à la baisse d'activité, parmi lesquelles la possibilité de reporter les cotisations sociales. Cette possibilité de report se transforme en exonération… |
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2020-05-06
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Contribution collection and compliance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
gfilhon |
https://www.journaldunet.com/management/guide-du-management/1489997-report-de-c… |
| 2020-05-06 |
Iraq: Covid-19: Iraq’s Higher Committee for Health and National Safety announces emergency grant to families impacted by curfew - Government of Iraq |
iraq |
the Government of Iraq (12.04.2020) Covid-19: Iraq’s Higher Committee for Health and National Safety announces emergency monthly grant to families impacted by curfew. The grant is only available to Iraqi citizens who are residing in Iraq. Government employees, those receiving state pensions, social… |
Iraq’s Higher Committee for Health and National Safety announces emergency monthly grant to families impacted by curfew. The grant is only available to Iraqi citizens who are residing in Iraq. Government employees, those receiving state pensions, social security payments or any other income from the state are not eligible to apply. Those eligible can apply to receive the grant via a dedicated website, minha.iq. |
2020-04-12
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The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety, which directs and coordinates Iraq’s national efforts to combat Covid-19, announced on Saturday that the Iraqi government was making available a temporary monthly grant to those affected by the nationwide curfew and other restrictions.
The grant… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants |
siha |
https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safe… |
| 2020-05-06 |
Sweden/Germany: Working in the pandemic - more safety and health at work! |
germany, sweden |
The Corona (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic affects social and economic life equally, employed, and unemployed. This pandemic situation is a danger to the health of an undetermined number of people and at the same time to public safety and order. It has a significant impact on everyone's life. It affects all… |
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2020-05-06
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Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
http://besus.net |
| 2020-05-05 |
Haiti: the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19 created to fight Against COVID-19 in Haiti – The Haitian Times |
haiti |
The Haitian Times (29.04.2020) In anticipation of an onslaught of COVID-19 cases, Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, has created an historic public-private partnership, the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19, to coordinate the country’s resources and response to the looming… |
An public-private partnership, the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19, was created to coordinate the country’s resources and response to the looming pandemic. |
2020-04-29
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In anticipation of an onslaught of COVID-19 cases, Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, has created an historic public-private partnership, the Commission Multisectoral de Gestation de Pandemic COVID-19, to coordinate the country’s resources and response to the looming pandemic.
President Moïse… |
Health |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
siha |
https://haitiantimes.com/2020/04/29/gheskio-founder-dr-jean-william-pape-select… |
| 2020-05-05 |
Cyprus: Τμήμα Επιθεώρησης ΕργασίαςΚυπριακή Δημοκρατία - Τμήμα Επιθεώρησης Εργασίας - Ασφάλεια και Υγεία στην Εργασία |
cyprus |
The Department of Labour Inspection (DLI) of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance in Cyprus has published “Simple Guidelines for the Protection of workers on construction sites from COVID-19” in 6 languages, Arabic, Bulgarian, English, Greek, Romanian and Turkish.
Κορωνοϊός (… |
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2020-05-05
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Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
http://www.mlsi.gov.cy/mlsi/dli/dliup.nsf/All/C33A1703520E2862C22585580017D3E9?… |
| 2020-05-05 |
Africa’s coronavirus safety nets cannot cover all |
Africa |
The New Humanitarian (04.05.2020 ) African governments moved fast to contain COVID-19, but providing support to those hit hardest among the urban poor is more difficult. |
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2020-05-05
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Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor |
covid19, poverty |
pmassetti |
http://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/2020/05/04/coronavirus-Africa-govern… |
| 2020-05-05 |
IMF - Policy Responses to COVID19 |
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Policy Tracker
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2020-05-05
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covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#A |
| 2020-05-04 |
Cambodia: Food supplies to the pagodas and the poor |
cambodia |
Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (07.04.2020) 40 kg of rice and 200,000 kyats were donated to each pagoda of 58 pagodas in Ponhea Krek district, Tbong Khmum province, and Cheach commune, Kamchay Mear district, Prey Veng province. In addition, foods and supplies were… |
Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation donated food and cash to pagodas and distributed food and supplies to the poor family. |
2020-04-07
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(Google translate)
Minister Vong Soth brings food supplies to the pagodas and the poor in Ponhea Krek district, Tbong Khmum province and Khum Cheach, Kamchay Mear district, Prey Veng province on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
(Tbong Khmum): His Excellency Vong Soth, Minister of Social… |
Social assistance,Food and nutrition |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
siha |
http://www.mosvy.gov.kh/article/491 |
| 2020-05-04 |
Is COVID-19 Pakistan’s Black Swan Event for Digital Payments? |
pakistan |
Center For Global Development (01.05.2020) The Ehsaas Emergency Cash program was launched at the end of March to distribute funds to 12 million families (an estimated 67 million people) whose livelihood has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic or its aftermath. Each eligible family is… |
The Ehsaas Emergency Cash program was launched at the end of March to distribute funds to 12 million families (an estimated 67 million people) whose livelihood has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic or its aftermath. Each eligible family is entitled to 12,000 Pakistani rupees (PKR), equivalent to $72.07. As of the end of April, 6.6 million beneficiary families representing some 37 million people had already received the payment, for a total of PKR 79.2 billion ($476 million). Cash… |
2020-03-30
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Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.cgdev.org/blog/covid-19-pakistans-black-swan-event-digital-payments |
| 2020-05-04 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina: In-kind assistance provided to 300 returnee families in Drvar, Glamoč and Grahovo |
bosnia-herzegovina |
The Federation Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees has delivered packages of food and hygiene supplies to returnee families in the municipalities of Drvar, Glamoc and Grahovo. The Ministry representatives presented this assistance in the presence of the Mayor of Drvar Dušica Runic, to the… |
Since the pandemic was declared, the Federation Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees has delivered packages of food and hygiene supplies to returnee families in the municipalities of Drvar, Glamoc and Grahovo. |
2020-04-24
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Social assistance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary |
covid19 |
rmensing |
http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8558 |
| 2020-05-04 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Parents can take paid leave if both are working |
bosnia-herzegovina |
The federal government made a series of recommendations to employers and workers at a broad-based themed session yesterday to prevent coronavirus disease.
The recommendations are:
- Implement special safeguards to prevent the adverse effects on the health of workers by shortening workers'… |
Employers are obliged to allow a parent of children up to 10 years to stay absent from work if both parents are working.
The number of paid leave days is limited to 7 days.
Update (14.04.2020) - In cooperation with the social partners, it will be considered whether that number of paid sick leave days will increase to 15 or 20.
http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8534 |
2020-03-16
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Parental leave,Employment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary |
covid19 |
rmensing |
http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8419 |
| 2020-05-04 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Law introduces 10 measures to mitigate the negative economic consequences of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic |
bosnia-herzegovina |
http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8505
The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at today's urgent, telephone session, proposed that the Law on Mitigation of Negative Economic Consequences Caused by the Virus Crown Pandemic be adopted by the FBiH… |
10 measures to mitigate the negative economic consequences of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic:
Subsidising contributions for compulsory insurance,
suspending the calculation and payment of default interest on public revenues,
abolishing the obligation to pay advance payment of income tax,
abolishing the obligation to pay advance payment of personal income tax,
suspends all administrative, litigation, non-litigation and enforcement proceedings during the state of emergency
suspension of… |
2020-04-06
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Employment,Unemployment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary |
covid19 |
rmensing |
http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8495 |
| 2020-05-04 |
Belarus: Decree "On material incentives for healthcare workers" |
belarus |
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signs Decree "On material incentives for healthcare workers".
The document provides for the establishment of an additional monthly allowance for work in conditions associated with infectious diseases. In particular, it concerns employees of health care… |
Establishment of an additional monthly allowance for work in conditions associated with infectious diseases. In particular, it concerns employees of health care institutions providing care to patients with infections, as well as those working in conditions associated with infections. |
2020-04-16
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Google Translate |
Health promotion,Employment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary |
covid19 |
rmensing |
http://president.gov.by/by/news_by/view/padpisany-ukaz-ab-materyjalnym-stymulja… |
| 2020-05-04 |
COVID-19 Is Exposing the Holes in Latin America’s Safety Nets |
latin america |
Americas Quarterly (04.05.2020) The pandemic has shone light on the gaps in existing protection programs, but could pave a path to reforms. |
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2020-05-04
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Cash transfers,Social policies & programmes |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://americasquarterly.org/article/covid-19-is-exposing-the-holes-in-latin-a… |
| 2020-05-04 |
COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean: An overview of government responses to the crisis |
latin america |
oecd (27.04.2020) this note will give an overview of the measures currently being enacted to mitigate the public health situation in different countries of the region, including its social, economic, and governance dimensions. |
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2020-05-04
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Social policies & programmes |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/view/?ref=129_129907-eae84sciov&title=COVID-19-i… |
| 2020-05-04 |
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 |
Update 30.04:
http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/territorialnymi-tsentrami-vypolneno-pochti-106-tys-zajavok-po-dostavke-produktov-pitanija-i-medikamentov_3520/
For the period from March 20 to April 29, almost 10.6 thousand applications were received and executed in the territorial centers of… |
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 thousand applications) and Minsk (2.1 thousand applications). |
2020-04-30
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Google translate |
Medical care,Social assistance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary |
covid19 |
rmensing |
http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/territorialnymi-tsentrami-vypolneno-pocht… |
| 2020-05-04 |
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.
Social services are provided by 146 territorial centers of social services for the population , in which 20 thousand people work, of which 12… |
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 social workers and volunteers involved in territorial centers of social services for the population . Social services are provided by 146 territorial centers of social services for the population , in which 20 thousand people work, of which 12 thousand are… |
2020-04-06
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Google Translate |
Medical care,Social assistance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary |
covid19 |
rmensing |
http://mintrud.gov.by/ru/news_ru/view/-s-zabotoj-i-vnimaniem-k-pozhilym-i-inval… |
| 2020-04-30 |
The IMF show support for Universal Transfers as a temporary tool during COVID-19 crisis |
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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)”. |
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2020-04-30
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Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/news/the-imf-show-support-for-universal-t… |
| 2020-04-29 |
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 Department of Health's Covid-19 hotline system. After successfully completing the course, a certificate is issued. |
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 system. After successfully completing the course, a certificate is issued. |
2020-04-29
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Welcome to the advanced training on Coronavirus ( Covid-19) organized by the Department of Health for Physicians . China's Wuhan city around the world began a global epidemic ( Pandemic ) -19 kobhida as a widespread awareness of the common people by the doctors to send the message that we have… |
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Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, human resources, universal health care |
siha |
http://muktopaath.gov.bd/course-details/243 |
| 2020-04-29 |
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 provided to… |
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 would pay 4.50 per cent (affected industries and service sector organisations) or 5 per cent (SMEs) of the interest amounts to banks as subsidies. |
2020-04-05
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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 stimulus packages to the… |
Employment,Financial crisis |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets |
siha |
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/bangladesh-pm-unveils-massive-s… |
| 2020-04-28 |
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). Overall, the oil-adjusted budget balance is estimated to be weakened by NOK 201 billion in 2020.
In addition, the guarantee schemes for SMEs and the Government Bond Fund contribute with at least NOK 100… |
2020-04-06
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Family benefits,Employment,Unemployment,Shocks & extreme events |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
sbjorstad |
https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/economic-measures-in-norway-in-response-t… |
| 2020-04-28 |
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. An employee may receive support on the basis of an application submitted jointly with the employer to the county government… |
From April 16, 2020, the Employment Protection Wage Subsidy will be available to support reduced working hours employment. |
2020-04-16
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Pursuant to Government Decree 141/2020 (IV.21.), The application for reduced working hours will change. Please follow our website!
105/2020 on the support of reduced working hours during emergencies in the framework of the Economic Protection Action Plan. (IV. 10.) of the Government, an employee… |
Employment,Shocks & extreme events |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, human resources, labour markets, youth employment |
siha |
https://nfsz.munka.hu/cikk/601/ |
| 2020-04-28 |
Azerbaijan : Supporting enterprises, jobs and incomes |
azerbaijan |
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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 salaries of 300,000 employees working in these areas);
Provision of a temporary (April-May 2020) allowance (190 manat) for 600 000 unemployed and informally employed low-income people who lost their jobs due to special quarantine regime;
Simplification of the… |
2020-04-01
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Unemployment,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
http://sosial.gov.az/ |
| 2020-04-28 |
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 is the retention of highly… |
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. |
2020-04-15
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(Google translate)
Highly skilled workers in the research, development and innovation (RDI) sector receive wage subsidies to protect their jobs. Our goal is the long-term employment of tens of thousands of workers in the sector, the maintenance of wages and the avoidance of redundancies.
An… |
Employment,Human resource management,Shocks & extreme events |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants, human resources, labour markets, youth employment |
siha |
https://nfsz.munka.hu/cikk/600/ |
| 2020-04-28 |
ILO: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020 - Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives |
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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. … |
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2020-04-28
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Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/safety-and-health-at-work/events-training/eve… |
| 2020-04-28 |
Stimulating the economy and employment |
azerbaijan |
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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);
Deduction of expenses from the income without taking into account the restrictions on the necessary preventive measures, including disinfection, carried out by the taxpayer in order to prevent the epidemic and protect the life and health of the population;
A salary increase by 3 times the reference wage for frontline medical staff during the period of… |
2020-04-01
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Employment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.economy.gov.az/ |
| 2020-04-27 |
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… |
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. |
2020-04-09
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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” os impactos… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family, poverty |
cambrosio |
http://www.stp-press.st/2020/04/09/covid-19-governo-antecipa-pagamento-as-maes-… |
| 2020-04-27 |
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 encourages… |
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 RMB 158 per hour, with a maximum of 120 hours per month, and a maximum of RMB 18,960 per month. |
2020-04-21
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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… |
Employment,Human resource management,Financial crisis |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets |
siha |
https://www.mol.gov.tw/announcement/2099/45385/ |
| 2020-04-27 |
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, environmental… |
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 as measuring temperature and disinfecting the environment. The maximum duration per person is 6 months. |
2020-04-27
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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 insurance have insurance record, that is eligible to be timed through the public sector Employment opportunities to… |
Employment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, economic crisis, labour markets, youth employment |
siha |
https://www.mol.gov.tw/announcement/2099/45442/ |
| 2020-04-27 |
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 $80.2… |
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. |
2020-04-09
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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 Coronavirus Pandemic has put a serious strain on health care systems and… |
Unemployment,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
http://stlucianic.org/news/32/96/COVID-Relief-Program/d,nic_news/ |
| 2020-04-27 |
COVID-19: Safety and health at work can save lives | International Social Security Association (ISSA) |
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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. |
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2020-04-27
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Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://ww1.issa.int/news/covid-19-safety-and-health-work-can-save-lives |
| 2020-04-24 |
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. |
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2020-04-24
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Employment,Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
sbjorstad |
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leaders-back-budget-reboot-for-coronavirus-r… |
| 2020-04-24 |
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 safety nets for… |
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2020-04-23
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Employment,Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
sbjorstad |
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2020/04/23/ |
| 2020-04-24 |
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 am… |
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2020-04-24
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Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://www.dguv.de/de/mediencenter/pm/pressearchiv/2020/quartal_2/details_2_38… |
| 2020-04-24 |
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 are listed by state… |
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. |
2020-04-10
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(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 promotes mental… |
Health promotion |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, universal health care |
siha |
http://www.informationcommittee.gov.mm/covid-19myanmar/ministry-social-welfare-… |
| 2020-04-24 |
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 May… |
Advanced Pension Payment covering 8 weeks of payments. |
2020-04-03
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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. Implementation is on April 3rd,… |
Old-age pensions |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.nissvg.org/covid-19-and-the-response-of-nis/ |
| 2020-04-24 |
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 per month ($75.00 East Caribbean Dollars/USD $27 per week. ) and… |
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 ($75.00 East Caribbean Dollars/USD $27 per week. ) and duration is earlier of 3 months and date of exhaustion of funds. This help to provide financial support to approximately 2,000 households and prevent households from falling into poverty or severe deprivation. Also, it maintains a… |
2020-04-17
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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 social protection pillar, will… |
Unemployment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.nissvg.org/covid-19-and-the-response-of-nis/ |
| 2020-04-24 |
Japan: Online medical treatment in the spread of Covid-19 |
japan |
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (10.04.2010) Online medical care in the spread of Covid-19
Patients can receive medical examinations and prescriptions online or via telephone.
Patients are also able to get their prescribed medicines at home via courier after receiving instructions on their… |
Online medical care in the spread of Covid-19
<Procedures for patients>
1. Check whether the hospital you'd like to visit is offering online/telephone examination.
2. Make an appointment providing your information on health insurance card.
3. Take medical examination by online or telephone providing the proof of identification.
4. In case you are recommended to see a doctor in person for further examination, please do so. If you wish to receive prescribed medicines via courier,… |
2020-04-10
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Medical care,E-services,Service quality,Shocks & extreme events |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, mobile technologies |
siha |
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/iryou/rinsyo/inde… |
| 2020-04-24 |
Brunei: MoFE Announces Interim Measures to Support Private Sector |
brunei |
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Payment deferment of employer’s contribution (both TAP and SCP scheme) for 6 months for local employees with salary of BND 1,500 and below in MSME in all sectors with less than 100 employees.
Fully Fund SelfEmployed SCP Contribution. To assist self-employed members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the country to have ongoing Survivorship Protection for a period of 6 months starting April 2020.
Government subsidy of 25% for salary payment of 3 months for local employees with salary of BND… |
2020-03-28
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Contribution collection and compliance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
pmassetti |
https://www.mofe.gov.bn/Lists/News/NewDispForm.aspx?ID=101 |
| 2020-04-23 |
Croatia: Wage subsidies to help companies retain employees |
croatia |
vlada.gov.hr (02.04.2020) The Government elaborated the April package of measures through several conclusions and decisions, as well as legislative proposals, such as amendments to the General Tax Law, the Budget Execution Act, and the Accounting Act, which it referred to for urgent parliamentary… |
The government will increase the support for entrepreneurs in difficulties in preserving jobs by paying workers' salaries from HRK 3,250 to HRK 4,000 net. |
2020-04-02
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The Government held its 222nd session today at the National and University Library in Zagreb. 27 points were discussed in the open part of the session.
The future depends on each individual, so stay home
Health Minister Vili Beros spoke about the current state and activities undertaken with regard… |
Employment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/vlada-na-sjednici-donijela-mjere-za-pomoc-gospodar… |
| 2020-04-23 |
South Africa: Millions of jobless South Africans will now get a corona grant – what you need to know |
south africa |
businessinsider (22.04.2020)
Unemployed South Africans will get R350 a month for the next six months the first benefit of its kind in the country.
According to current data, some ten million South Africans could be entitled to the grant.
But it won't be enough to prevent hunger - SA's food… |
Unemployed South Africans will get R350 a month for the next six months the first benefit of its kind in the country.
According to current data, some ten million South Africans could be entitled to the grant.
But it won't be enough to prevent hunger - SA's food poverty line is R561 a month.
The so-called Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant of R350 a month will be paid to individuals who are currently jobless and do not receive any other form of social grant or Unemployment Insurance… |
2020-04-21
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Unemployment,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/coronavirus-covid-19-unemployment-benefit-202… |
| 2020-04-23 |
Bhutan: Training of Volunteers on Basic Frontline Responders for COVID-19 – Ministry of Health |
bhutan |
Ministry of Health (23.04.2020) TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS ON BASIC FRONTLINE RESPONDERS FOR COVID-19
As a part of the preparedness plan for the Worst Case COVID-19 situations, the Ministry of Health has been working on mapping out vulnerable populations, resources, and human resources in the country… |
The Ministry of Health has planned to train around 300 volunteers from the Civil Service, Desuung and HOPE Volunteers as the Basic Frontline Responders for the COVID-19 situations. This group will be responsible for managing asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases in the country. For this, a 6-day training curriculum has been developed and finalized by the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and endorsed by the Bhutan Medical… |
2020-04-23
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TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS ON BASIC FRONTLINE RESPONDERS FOR COVID-19
By ICT / 23/04/2020
The COVID-19 has been declared as pandemic since early March 2020 after affecting over 200 countries around the world. Bhutan saw its first COVID-19 positive case on 6th March and since then 7 cases have been… |
Health,Risk management,Shocks & extreme events |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, human resources |
siha |
http://www.moh.gov.bt/training-of-volunteers-on-basic-frontline-responders-for-… |
