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2020-05-22 Face aux effets du Covid-19 : Du baume au cœur des agents économiques mali (Maintenance of food prices on the local market by strengthening control by the Directorate General for Trade and Competition.) En ces temps où les offres de produits sont souvent insuffisantes à cause de pratiques commerciales déloyales comme la rétention de produits à des fins de spéculation, des hausses de prix des produits de première nécessité sont généralement constatées et déplorées. À cet effet, il sera procédé, principalement, au renforcement du contrôle des prix appliqués par les… 2020-04-09 Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://malijet.com/la_societe_malienne_aujourdhui/la_sante_au_mali/241606-face…
2020-05-22 http://malijet.co/politique/ibk-face-au-covid-19-les-mesures-salutaires mali La prise en charge, pour les mois d’avril et de mai 2020, des factures d’électricité et d’eau des catégories relevant des tranches dites sociales, à savoir les plus démunies. Il s’agit aussi de l’exonération de la Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée les factures d’électricité et d’eau, de tous les consommateurs, pour les mois d’avril, mai et juin 2020. 2020-04-15 Housing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro http://malijet.co/politique/ibk-face-au-covid-19-les-mesures-salutaires
2020-05-22 Policy Responses to COVID-19 vietnam Cash benefits to: Workers who temporarily stopped working or have been on unpaid leave (VND 1.8 million/person/month); (iv) unemployed workers without unemployment insurance, and self-employed workers (VND 1 million/person/month); (v) households with monthly taxable revenue below VND 100 million/month that temporarily suspended business (VND 1 million/household/month). Benefits will also be provided to poor households. This is part of a cash transfer package worth of VND 36 trillion. The… 2020-04-03 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U
2020-05-22 COVID-19: Turkey model country with strong health system, social assistance turkey A holiday bonus was planned to be paid to retirees just before the religious holiday, but it will be paid earlier (at the beginning of April 2020). To get the above bonus, the retiree had to go to the Bank Branch. But now, the bonus will be deposited to their Bank accounts or delivered at home. 2020-04-11 Old-age pensions Published Measures summary covid19, Contributory socpro https://www.aa.com.tr/en/health/covid-19-turkey-model-country-with-strong-healt…
2020-05-22 Policy Responses to COVID-19 vietnam Each poor household will get a monthly allowance of VND1 million ($43), near-poor household get VND 250,000 per month, while social protection beneficiaries would receive an additional of VND500,000 per month on top of the monthly allowance. Employees, small/household businesses that have had to suspend operation and suffer difficulties due to Covid-19 would also be supported with VND1 million per month. This is part of a cash transfer package worth of VND 36 trillion. The allowances would be… 2020-04-03 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U
2020-05-22 Turkey's migratory workers demand COVID-19 protection as agricultural season begins turkey The Ministry of Agriculture will provide hygiene and protection equipment against COVID-19 as well as appropriate housing and transportation conditions for seasonal agricultural workers. 2020-03-31 Health,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkeys-migratory-workers-demand-co…
2020-05-22 The UK will pay workers’ wages during the coronavirus pandemic united kingdom Employers will be able to contact HMRC (revenue and customs) for a grant to cover most of the wages of people who are not working that are furloughed and kept on payroll rather than being laid off. Government grants would cover 80% of the salary of retained workers to a total of 2,500 pounds a month. The scheme will cover the cost of wages backdated to March 1 and will initially be open for three months (might be extended if needed). 2020-03-21 Employment Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/sunak-unveils-support-for-workers-self-e…
2020-05-22 Turkey: Many virus-hit firms, sectors can delay taxes turkey Tax payments for individuals over 65 years old or those with chronic conditions are postponed until the end of the COVID-19 outbreak. 2020-03-24 Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Contributory socpro https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/turkey-many-virus-hit-firms-sectors-can-delay-…
2020-05-22 Support for those affected by Covid-19 united kingdom The self-employed or people earning below the Lower Earnings Limit of £118 per week can now more easily claim Universal Credit or Contributory Employment and Support Allowance (Contributory Employment and Support Allowance will be payable, at a rate of £73.10 a week for those over 25, for eligible people affected by COVID-19 or self-isolating in line with advice from Day 1 of sickness, rather than Day 8). 2020-04-03 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-…
2020-05-22 Turkey to support shorter, flexible work hours turkey Monthly budget allocated to 1,003 social assistance and solidarity foundations who provide social assistance to various disadvantaged groups was increased from 135 million TL (around $21 million) to 180 million TL (around $27 million) in total. 2020-03-20 Financing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/turkey-to-support-short…
2020-05-22 Voucher scheme launches for schools providing free school meals united kingdom On March 20, 2020, schools across the United Kingdom were closed. By March 31, 2020, the government formally launched a national voucher scheme to ensure that the 1.3 million eligible school-aged children will continue to have access to meals during COVID-19-induced school closures. Under the scheme, each school-aged child would receive £15 per week voucher (equivalent to £3 per day), with the vouchers being redeemable at all major supermarkets. The value of the vouchers exceeds the costs… 2020-03-31 Food and nutrition,Children Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.gov.uk/government/news/voucher-scheme-launches-for-schools-providin…
2020-05-22 Turkey launches $15.4B aid package to fight and weather impact of Covid-19 turkey Facilitate and accelerate the process to benefit from the Short-term Work Allowance. Short-term Work Allowance provides income support for workers whenever business is slowed down or suspended as a result of a general, sectoral or regional crisis or another coercive condition. The allowance provides 1,752 TL/month (around $271) for those that receive minimum wage in the last 12 months. The allowance can be provided for a maximum of 3 months and can be extended to 6 months through a Presidential… 2020-03-18 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.trtworld.com/turkey/turkey-launches-15-4b-aid-package-to-fight-and-…
2020-05-22 Search Results Web results U.K. To Offer 3 Month Moratorium On Evictions And Mortgage united kingdom Temporary suspension of mortgage payments, fuel duty (for a year), and suspension of new evictions from social or private rented accommodation 2020-03-20 Housing Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.forbes.com/sites/amydobson/2020/03/20/evictions-and-mortgage-paymen…
2020-05-22 Turkey launches $15.4B aid package to fight and weather impact of Covid-19 turkey The Turkish government has announced an additional 2 billion Turkish Lira ($300M) for financial aid to families in need according to criteria defined by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services 2020-03-18 Family benefits,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.trtworld.com/turkey/turkey-launches-15-4b-aid-package-to-fight-and-…
2020-05-22 Support for those affected by Covid-19 united kingdom For the duration of the outbreak, the requirements of the Universal Credit Program will be temporarily relaxed for those who have COVID-19 or are self-isolating according to government advice. People will be able to claim Universal Credit and access advance payments upfront without the current requirement to attend a job Centre if they are advised to self-isolate. 2020-03-11 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-…
2020-05-22 Turkey launches $15.4B aid package to fight and weather impact of Covid-19 turkey Lowest retirement pension to be increased to 1,500 lira ($232) and holiday bonus for retirees to be paid in April. 2020-03-18 Old-age pensions Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.trtworld.com/turkey/turkey-launches-15-4b-aid-package-to-fight-and-…
2020-05-22 Universal credit coronavirus increase: how much the benefit is rising, and self-employed worker rules explained united kingdom The UK would raise its main state-paid benefit. The universal credit standard allowance for the next 12 months would increase by 1,000 pounds a year, with the working tax credit basic element rising by the same amount as well. It is expected that the measures will benefit over 4 million of the most vulnerable households. 2020-03-26 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/universal-credit-coronavirus-increase-benefit…
2020-05-22 Ethiopia Prohibits Company Layoffs Under State of Emergency ethiopia Ethiopia prohibited companies from laying off workers and terminating employment in measures introduced as part of a state of emergency to stop the spread of the coronavirus 2020-04-11 Employment Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-11/ethiopia-prohibits-company-l…
2020-05-22 Tigray State Orders Cafes, Restaurants Closure ethiopia Tigray State: a moratorium on evictions and reduction of rents by half 2020-03-29 Housing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://addisfortune.news/news-alert/tigray-state-orders-cafes-restaurants-clos…
2020-05-22 PARTIAL LOCKDOWN UPDATE – COVID-19 eswatini The increase in the price of electricity has been suspended for two months 2020-04-01 Housing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2430-partial-lockdown-u…
2020-05-22 Covid-19 : Communiqués mauritius As part of its commitment to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the lockdown on economic operators, Government is waiving the fees payable by sellers of vegetables, haberdashery and general merchandise in markets around the island during the curfew period. For those who have already paid, the amount will be deducted in the next instalment due 2020-04-17 Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19, Contributory socpro http://www.govmu.org/English/Pages/ViewAllCommuniquecovid19.aspx
2020-05-22 Covid 19 Botswana Government Wage Subsidy Scheme botswana The basis for the subsidy is 50% of the employee’s monthly wages. Minimum support is P 1000. Maximum support is P 2500. The subsidy period commences in April and ends in June 2020. All business sectors are eligible for the subsidy with the exception of the following: a. Water Supply; b. Electricity Supply; c. Wholesale – Food; d. Retail – Food; e. Post and Communications; f. Banks; g. Insurance; h. Parastatal-Companies; i. Businesses with direct Government shareholding and Government aided… 2020-04-01 Employment,Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.rsm.global/botswana/news/covid-19-botswana-government-wage-subsidy-…
2020-05-22 L'Afrique face au Covid-19 : vous avez dit « mesures sociales » ? togo le gouvernement a annoncé également prendre en charge les factures d'eau et d'électricité pour les ménages les plus modestes 2020-04-06 Housing Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.lepoint.fr/afrique/l-afrique-face-au-covid-19-vous-avez-dit-mesures…
2020-05-22 МЭРА МОСКВЫ Russian Federation The Moscow city Government abolished contributions of citizens for overhaul (capital renewal) for 3 months (April 1 – June 30, 2020). 2020-03-31 Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.mos.ru/upload/documents/docs/35-YM(2).pdf
2020-05-22 Tonga unveils stimulus package to fight COVID-19 Tonga The elderly and disability allowances of 100 Pa'anga (about 42 U.S. dollars) per person for COVID 19 plus March and April monthly allowances will be paid out next week. 2020-04-02 Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/02/c_138941219.htm
2020-05-22 Putin's address: additional payments to doctors, assistance to people, business support, 'Polovtsy and Pechenegs' Russian Federation Over the next three months, starting in April, all families entitled to maternity capital (grant) will be paid an additional RUB 5,000 (US$63) a month for each child under the age of three, inclusive. This support is especially important for families where children do not attend a nursery or kindergarten, and for parents who are on sick leave or on parental leave. 2020-04-13 Family benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://realnoevremya.com/articles/4403-vladimir-putin-promises-to-pay-extra-75…
2020-05-22 COVID-19: Turkey model country with strong health system, social assistance turkey Wage payments for contracted teachers in state schools that receive wages based on the hours they teach will continue to receive wages during the school closure period. 2020-04-11 Employment Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.aa.com.tr/en/health/covid-19-turkey-model-country-with-strong-healt…
2020-05-22 «Зеленый коридор»: как правительство будет спасать экономику (Green Corridor: how the government will save the economy) Russian Federation All social benefits and special entitlements over the next six months will be extended automatically, without submitting any additional information and going to the authorities. 2020-03-17 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.gazeta.ru/business/2020/03/17/13008259.shtml
2020-05-22 Turkey: New Type Of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak And Its Effects On Labor Law turkey Compensatory working is compensating for the decrease or stop in working hours due to coercive reasons. The employer can request for an increased number of working hours by a daily maximum of 3 hours to compensate for this loss, for a maximum of 2 months after the decrease in working hours has occurred. This duration is now increased to 4 months under the Coronavirus measures to increase employment sustainability. 2020-03-27 Employment Published Measures summary covid19, Contributory socpro https://www.mondaq.com/turkey/Employment-and-HR/909148/New-Type-Of-Coronavirus-…
2020-05-22 Доставить продукты и лекарства: более 40 тысяч заявок поступило на горячую линию от москвичей старшего возраста (Deliver food and medicine: more than 40 thousand applications were received by the hotline from older Muscovites) Russian Federation Citizens over 60 y.o. will be able to order food and medicine delivery by (hotline) phone and get it delivered to their homes. This measure is being implemented with the support of All-Russia People’s Fund (ONF), the Roscongress Foundation and Rostelecom (Russia's leading long-distance telephony provider). The volunteers are coordinated by the All-Russian Public Movement "Medical Volunteers" and the Association of Volunteer Centers.The food and medicine delivery is… 2020-03-31 Food and nutrition,Service delivery Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.mos.ru/news/item/71862073/?utm_source=yxnews&utm_medium=desktop&utm…
2020-05-22 #COVID19- un important programme distribution alimentaire en faveur 8 millions de sénégalais (ministre) senegal Minister of Community Development, Social and Territorial Equity, announced the establishment of an "important program" of food distribution for one million households, or eight million of Senegalese. 2020-03-30 Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.pressafrik.com/COVID19-un-important-programme-distribution-alimenta…
2020-05-22 The BCEAO takes strategic measures to boost e-payment senegal 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 Senegal - Policy Responses to COVID-19 senegal The government plans to set up an emergency fund of up to FCFA 1000 billion (7 percent of GDP), financed by a mix of donor contributions, voluntary donations from the private sector, and the budget. The Fund will be used to support vulnerable households and firms. FCFA 50 billion will be allocated for urgent food aid. The government intends to adopt tax measures, providing some general tax relief and targeted support to the most affected sectors (hotels, restaurants, transport and culture). A… 2020-03-24 Financing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#G
2020-05-22 Pensioners allowed to pay their bills at a later date serbia Pensioners and families who have pensioners as members can pay their bills for February, March and April at a later date, without interest. 2020-03-16 Housing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.serbianmonitor.com/en/pensioners-allowed-to-pay-their-bills-at-a-la…
2020-05-22 Policy Responses to COVID-19 serbia All adults (18+ years of age) will get E100 as one-off payment 2020-03-04 Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
2020-05-22 Solidarity Budget Booklet English singapore Cash payout for each Singaporean parent with at least 1 Singaporean child aged 20 and below in 2020 of $300. (p.11) 2020-04-16 Family benefits Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/solidarity-budget/solidarity-bud…
2020-05-22 Solidarity Budget: All Firms To Get Up To 75% Wage Subsidy For S'pore Employees In April singapore In February, the government launched a Jobs Support Scheme to help companies defray wage costs through tax rebates and subsidies. The scheme gave wage subsidies of between 25 per cent and 75 per cent, depending on the sector, for the first $4,600 of gross monthly wages per local employee till the end of the year. In April, it was announced that such scheme will be enhanced and cover up to 75 per cent of wages for all local employees, which means it will benefit all of Singapore’s 1.9 million… 2020-04-07 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://vulcanpost.com/694755/jobs-support-scheme-enhanced-singapore/
2020-05-22 Singapore Boosts Virus Package to 11% of GDP, Tap Reserves singapore Government announced the suspension of student-loan interest and repayment charges, for a year and the suspension of late-payment charges on public-housing mortgage arrears for three months, as part of a stimulus package of S$48 billion ($33 billion). Other measures in the package include: scrapping of property tax for virus-hit hotels, restaurants and shops, expansion of wage support for businesses, including extra support for those in food services, aviation and tourism industries, and freeze… 2020-03-26 Housing,Family benefits,Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-26/singapore-boosts-virus-packa…
2020-05-22 Singapore Boosts Virus Package to 11% of GDP, Tap Reserves singapore Government announced direct cash aid to a broader pool of self-employed persons, and enhanced support for lower-income workers, as part of a stimulus package of S$48 billion ($33 billion). Other measures in the package include: scrapping of property tax for virus-hit hotels, restaurants and shops, expansion of wage support for businesses, including extra support for those in food services, aviation and tourism industries, and freeze of government fees and charges. 2020-03-26 Cash transfers,Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-26/singapore-boosts-virus-packa…
2020-05-22 All adult Singaporeans to receive one-off S$600 Solidarity Payment in April to cope with Covid-19 singapore All Singaporeans aged 21 and above will receive a one-off payment of S$600 in April. The government had originally announced in February a payment of S$100-300 and then in March it decided to increase the benefit to S$300-600, with payouts due to be distributed from August to September. Eventually, it was announced that a one-off payout (called the Solidarity Payment) will be made in April and, later in June, those who qualify for the higher tiers will receive an additional amount of either S$… 2020-04-06 Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/all-adult-singaporeans-to-receive-one-off…
2020-05-22 Cushioning the impact of COVID-19 singapore Eligible employers will be able to apply for the Leave of Absence Support Programme. It gives the employer $100 daily per affected worker for the duration of the LOA. From 18 Feb 2359hr, this will be extended to those affected by the Stay-Home Notice requirement. Eligible self-employed persons can also apply for the $100 daily. 2020-02-20 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.gov.sg/article/cushioning-the-impact-of-covid-19
2020-05-22 О внесении изменений в указ Мэра Москвы от 5 марта 2020 г. № 12-УМ Russian Federation Extension of 60 rides transport cards (metro, busses, trolleys) for 5 days in case they were not used for the period of March 30-April 3 (self-isolation period). 2020-03-29 Housing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.mos.ru/upload/documents/docs/34-YM.pdf
2020-05-22 (COVID-19) Le président togolais décrète un état d'urgence sanitaire de trois mois togo renforcement des capacités opérationnelles des structures sanitaires du pays et le déploiement de laboratoires mobiles pour le dépistage de "manière totalement confidentielle, rapide et surtout gratuite" des populations sur l'étendue du territoire. 2020-04-01 Health Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro http://french.xinhuanet.com/afrique/2020-04/02/c_138940156.htm
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…