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| Thailand approves $2.8bln more economic support measures | thailand | ZAWYA (18.10.2021) Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved a further 92 billion baht ($2.76 billion) of relief measures to help boost its flagging economy as the Southeast Asian country deals with its biggest and most prolonged coronavirus outbreak. Thailand earlier this year approved a… | 2021-10-19 | Employment,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Thailand_approves_28bln_more_economic_suppo… | |||
| India: Delhi govt launches social security scheme for Covid-19 affected families | india | Times of India (06.07.2021) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a scheme and an online portal to provide financial assistance to families who lost their loved ones to Covid-19 and asked officials not to find faults in their claim applications. Under the 'Mukhyamantri Covid… | Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a scheme and an online portal to provide financial assistance to families who lost their loved ones to Covid-19 and asked officials not to find faults in their claim applications. Under the 'Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana', Rs 50,000 ex-gratia will be given to every family that lost a member to Covid-19 and an additional Rs 2,500 per month will be given if the deceased was the sole breadwinner. | 2021-07-06 | Family benefits,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor | covid19 | pmassetti | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-govt-launches-social-secur… | ||
| English families get extended support with food and utility bills | united kingdom | The government’s COVID Local Support Grant, first introduced in December 2020, has been extended through to September bringing it in line with the end date for furlough and other COVID-related support. This is beyond the planned ending of restrictions, to help families get back on their feet as the… | The government’s COVID Local Support Grant, first introduced in December 2020, has been extended through to September bringing it in line with the end date for furlough and other COVID-related support. This is beyond the planned ending of restrictions, to help families get back on their feet as the economy recovers and the vaccine rollout continues. Families struggling with food and utility costs will get further support through Government scheme. Boost worth £160 million to families in England… | 2021-07-05 | Family benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.gov.uk/government/news/english-families-get-extended-support-with-f… | ||
| Malaysian government unveils $36bn COVID-19 aid package | malaysia | capital.com (29.06.2021) Malaysia announced a MYR150bn ($36bn) economic aid package as the Southeast Asian nation continues to grapple with COVID-19 restrictions. The package has aspects such as direct cash transfers to citizens, assistance to small and medium enterprises and additional healthcare… | Malaysia announced a MYR150bn ($36bn) economic aid package as the Southeast Asian nation continues to grapple with COVID-19 restrictions. The package has aspects such as direct cash transfers to citizens, assistance to small and medium enterprises and additional healthcare spending. The highlight of the aid package is MYR10bn of direct fiscal spending by the government for cash aid, unemployment assistance and wage subsidies. Specifically, the government will spend MYR4.6bn for direct cash… | 2021-06-29 | Unemployment,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://capital.com/malaysian-government-unveils-36bn-covid-19-aid-package | ||
| Uganda: Govt to Extend Covid Money Countrywide | uganda | allAfrica.com - Taxi drivers and boda boda cyclists cross the country whose businesses were affected by the lockdown will benefit from the government Covid cash, Mr James Ebitu, the director of social protection in the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development, has said. Other groups in all… | Taxi drivers and boda boda cyclists cross the country whose businesses were affected by the lockdown will benefit from the government Covid cash, Mr James Ebitu, the director of social protection in the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development, has said. Other groups in all urban centres such as single mothers and ghetto youths will benefit unlike last year when government gave food to only Kampala Metropolitan Area. | 2021-06-24 | Extension of coverage,Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://allafrica.com/stories/202106230844.html | ||
| Brazil: Auxílio Emergencial 2021 | brazil | 31.03.2021 (caixa.gov.br) The Emergency Assistance 2021 is paid to recipients of Emergency Aid 2020. The benefit amount varies according to the composition of the family: If the family consists of only one person, the benefit is R$ 150.00 per month; If the family consists of more than one… | The Emergency Assistance 2021 is paid to recipients of Emergency Aid 2020. The benefit amount varies according to the composition of the family: If the family consists of only one person, the benefit is R$ 150.00 per month; If the family consists of more than one person, the benefit is R$ 250.00 per month; If the family is headed by a woman without a spouse or partner, with at least one person under the age of eighteen, they will receive R$ 375 monthly. Up to four installments will be made… | 2021-03-31 | O que é O Auxílio Emergencial 2021 é um benefício financeiro concedido pelo Governo Federal destinado às pessoas que receberam Auxílio Emergencial e Auxílio Emergencial Extensão, e que atendiam aos critérios dos Programas em dezembro de 2020, e tem por objetivo fornecer proteção emergencial no… | Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://www.caixa.gov.br/auxilio/auxilio2021/Paginas/default.aspx | |
| Italy: Extension of the layoff ban | italy | diritto.it (07.04.2021) The ban on layoffs is extended until 30 June 2021 for workers in companies covered by ordinary CIG (CIGO) and extraordinary CIG (CIGS)(mainly industry and agriculture). The ban on redundancies is extended until 31 October 2021 for workers in companies covered by social… | The ban on layoffs is extended until 30 June 2021 for workers in companies covered by ordinary CIG (CIGO) and extraordinary CIG (CIGS)(mainly industry and agriculture). The ban on redundancies is extended until 31 October 2021 for workers in companies covered by social shock nets in derogation (mainly tertiary sector). | 2021-04-07 | Employment,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.diritto.it/coronavirus-e-blocco-licenziamenti-previsto-per-legge/ | ||
| Italy: Indennità COVID, a new lump-sum for seasonal workers | italy | A new lump-sum of 2,400 euros for seasonal workers in tourism, spas or other sectors, entertainment, self-employed persons, temporary workers and other atypical workers was introduced in April by the Sostegni Decree. The payment of a reduced benefit (1,600 euros) has been extended… | A new lump-sum of 2,400 euros for seasonal workers in tourism, spas or other sectors, entertainment, self-employed persons, temporary workers and other atypical workers was introduced in April by the Sostegni Decree. The payment of a reduced benefit (1,600 euros) has been extended until July 2021. | 2021-04-07 | Il decreto Sostegni, nel solco dei precedenti decreti a supporto dei lavoratori in difficoltà, ha messo a disposizione ulteriori misure di sostegno al reddito. Indennità Covid-19: le categorie Il messaggio 25 marzo 2021, n. 1275 fornisce le prime indicazioni riguardo le… | Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://www.inps.it/inps-comunica/coronavirus-le-misure-dellinps/decreto-sosteg… | |
| Turkey: Extension of regulation barring layoffs | turkey | aa.com.tr (26.05.2021) The Turkish government's Pandemic Social Support Program has provided relief for more than 6 million people, Minister of Family and Social Services Derya Yanık said. The program covers everything from cash aid to the distribution of free food across the country, where the… | The regulation barring layoffs during the pandemic would be extended for another three months. | 2021-05-25 | ANKARA The Turkish state helped millions of families through social assistance programs and offered financial support worth billions of dollars during the COVID-19 outbreak, a top government official said on Wednesday. The government launched the Social Protection Shield program to cater to… | Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/turkish-social-aid-prog… | |
| Serbia: to offer cash to those who get Covid-19 vaccine | serbia | 06.05.2021 (reuters.com) An allowance of 3,000 dinars (25 euros, $30) will be paid to each citizen who gets a Covid jab before the end of May, in what could be the world's first cash-for-jabs scheme. | An allowance of 3,000 dinars (25 euros, $30) will be paid to each citizen who gets a Covid jab before the end of May, in what could be the world's first cash-for-jabs scheme. | 2021-05-06 | Social assistance,Cash transfers,Conditional cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/serbians-queue-get-covid-19-vaccine-with-i… | ||
| Philippines: Bill proposing to give financial subsidy to small fishermen filed – Manila Bulletin | philippines, the | A bill seeking to distribute financial and production support amounting to P15,000 to at least one million small fisherfolks in the country has been filed in Congress. This, as the income of small fishermen already went down to as low as P150 per fishing trip more than a year into the pandemic. In… | A bill seeking to distribute financial and production support amounting to P15,000 to at least one million small fisherfolks in the country has been filed in Congress. This, as the income of small fishermen already went down to as low as P150 per fishing trip more than a year into the pandemic. | 2021-04-27 | Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://mb.com.ph/2021/04/14/bill-proposing-to-give-financial-subsidy-to-small-… | ||
| United States: Senate adopts Republican jobless benefit for COVID-19 relief bill | United States | dol.gov (06.03.2121) The U.S. Senate approved a Republican measure setting federal unemployment benefits for those made jobless by the coronavirus pandemic at $300 per week, as part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. | The U.S. Senate approved a Republican measure setting federal unemployment benefits for those made jobless by the coronavirus pandemic at $300 per week, as part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. | 2021-03-06 | Unemployment,Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus/unemployment-insurance#news | ||
| China: Extension period for reduction of premium rates of unemployment insurance and work injury insurance | china | gov.cn (26.01.2021) Considering that the risk of the pandemic still exists, some enterprises may be under great financial pressure, the policy of phased reduction of premium rates of unemployment insurance and work injury insurance will be extended for another year until 30 April 2022. | Considering that the risk of the pandemic still exists, some enterprises may be under great financial pressure, the policy of phased reduction of premium rates of unemployment insurance and work injury insurance will be extended for another year until 30 April 2022. | 2021-01-26 | Unemployment,Occupational accidents and diseases,Contribution collection and compliance,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | contribution collection, Contributory, covid19 | cambrosio | http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2021-01/26/content_5582656.htm | ||
| Japan: Extension of deadline to submit disability pension certificate | japan | Those who receive disability pension must submit the disability pension medical certificate to the Japan Pension Service by the deadline, and if it is not submitted by the deadline, the disability pension payment is usually suspended. It will be. It is said that the disability pension medical… | Beneficiaries of the disability pension whose due date to submit the disability pension certificate by the end of February 2021: Pension will not be suspended if the certificate is submitted by the end of May 2021. Beneficiaries whose due date is the end of March, April or May 2021: Pension will not suspended if the certificate is submitted by the end of June 2021. | 2021-03-08 | [For those receiving disability pensions] Handling of disability pension medical certificates based on the declaration of emergency for new coronavirus infectious diseases Page ID: 170010010-207-247-729 Updated: March 8, 2021 printing Those who receive disability pension must submit the… | Disability | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nenkin.go.jp/oshirase/taisetu/2021/202103/0308sindansho.html | |
| Duterte approves in-kind assistance to vulnerable sectors in areas under ECQ | philippines, the | Close to 23 million low-income individuals from Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna will receive an in-kind doleout worth ₱1,000. The aid will be limited to a maximum of four members per family. | Close to 23 million low-income individuals from Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna will receive an in-kind doleout worth ₱1,000. The aid will be limited to a maximum of four members per family. This is a one-time benefit as of now, planned to be distributed between March 30th and April 4th 2021. | 2021-03-30 | Family benefits,Social assistance | Published Measures summary | covid19, poverty | mmarquez | https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/3/30/Duterte-approves-in-kind-assistan… | ||
| Zimbabwe: Unicef rolls out emergency cash transfer programme | zimbabwe | thestandard.co.zw (06.12.2020) UNICEF Zimbabwe in collaboration with the Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare ministry and Goal Zimbabwe is rolling out the emergency social cash transfer programme (ESCT) to reduce food insecurity, improve dietary diversity, and maternal and child health… | UNICEF Zimbabwe in collaboration with the Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare ministry and Goal Zimbabwe is rolling out the emergency social cash transfer programme (ESCT) to reduce food insecurity, improve dietary diversity, and maternal and child health outcomes of vulnerable households, whose situation has further deteriorated as a result of Covid-19. The programme is primarily focused on households headed by the elderly (65 years and above), those with pregnant women or with… | 2020-12-06 | The programme is primarily focused on households headed by the elderly (65 years and above), those with pregnant women or with children under the age of two years, persons living with disability and child-headed households. Households deemed to be well-off will be excluded despite the category… | Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2020/12/06/unicef-rolls-out-emergency-cash-transf… | |
| Zanzibar responds to COVID-19 economic challenges with a 20% rise to their universal social pension | tanzania | helpage.org (22.07.2020) The government decided to increase the monthly transfer of their universal social pension by 20 per cent. This is another bold step from the government, which follows on from becoming in 2016 the first country in the Eastern African region to offer social pensions to older… | The government decided to increase the monthly transfer of their universal social pension by 20 per cent. This is another bold step from the government, which follows on from becoming in 2016 the first country in the Eastern African region to offer social pensions to older people. | 2020-07-22 | The COVID-19 pandemic affects all of us but has the greatest impact on those already experiencing poverty, poor health and discrimination. Older people often fall within these categories. In Zanzibar, a third of households headed by older people live below the national poverty line of 20,… | Old-age pensions,Pensions,Social assistance,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.helpage.org/newsroom/latest-news/zanzibar-responds-to-covid19-econo… | |
| São Tomé and Príncipe: The World Bank Provides $10 million to Support São Tomé and Príncipe’s Response to COVID-19 | Sao Tome and Principe | worldbank.org (21.12.2020) The World Bank Board of Executive Director approved today a $10 million Development Policy Operation (DPO) for São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) to support the government's response to the human and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as economy-wide and sectoral… | The World Bank Board of Executive Director approved today a $10 million Development Policy Operation (DPO) for São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) to support the government's response to the human and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as economy-wide and sectoral reforms for a stronger, more resilient recovery. | 2020-12-21 | WASHINGTON, December 18, 2020— The World Bank Board of Executive Director approved today a $10 million Development Policy Operation (DPO) for São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) to support the government's response to the human and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as economy-wide and… | Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/12/18/the-world-bank-provi… | |
| Mozambique: EU provides €100 million to support education, health and social protection | mozambique | ec.europa.eu (02.11.2020) The European Commission and the Government of Mozambique have today signed a budget support programme worth €100 million to respond to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. This new EU programme will provide the Government of Mozambique with short-term financial… | The European Commission and the Government of Mozambique have today signed a budget support programme worth €100 million to respond to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. This new EU programme will provide the Government of Mozambique with short-term financial assistance to tackle the economic and social impact of the crisis, maintain vital State functions and protect social spending, thanks to effective delivery of basic services to the population. The programme is part of the… | 2021-03-24 | The European Commission and the Government of Mozambique have today signed a budget support programme worth €100 million to respond to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, commented: “With this contribution, the European Union… | Social assistance,Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_20_1989 | |
| Malawi: The EU supports nutrition and social protection | malawi | ec.europa.eu (26.10.2020) As part of Team Europe's response to COVID-19 in Malawi, the European Union has allocated €39 million to mitigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will address the increasing needs of vulnerable parts of the population in the field of nutrition… | As part of Team Europe's response to COVID-19 in Malawi, the European Union has allocated €39 million to mitigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will address the increasing needs of vulnerable parts of the population in the field of nutrition and social protection, including pregnant women and children. | 2020-10-26 | As part of Team Europe's response to COVID-19 in Malawi, the European Union has allocated €39 million to mitigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will address the increasing needs of vulnerable parts of the population in the field of nutrition and social protection,… | Cash sickness benefits,Family benefits,Children,Social assistance,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, family | cambrosio | https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_20_1974 | |
| Liberia: US$3.4 Million Cash Transfer to Impact 15K Households in Rural Montserrado | liberia | liberianobserver.com (28.01.2021) The Government through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) will begin cash transfer pilot Project to fifteen thousand households in rural Montserrado County. The total amount to be distributed according to the government is US$3.4… | The Government through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) will begin cash transfer pilot Project to fifteen thousand households in rural Montserrado County. The total amount to be distributed according to the government is US$3.4 million. This initiative is led by the Ministry’s Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Program under the Liberia Social Safety Nets Project sponsored by Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the World Bank. | 2021-01-28 | The Government through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) says it has concluded all necessary requirements to begin cash transfer pilot Project to fifteen thousand households in rural Montserrado County. The total amount to be distributed according to the government is… | Social assistance,Cash transfers,Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/govt-to-begin-us3-4m-cash-transfer-to-15k… | |
| Kenya: Gender commission wants rural women roped in Inua Jamii program | kenya | nation.africa (02.11.2020) The National Gender and Equality Commission is rooting for stakeholders to address the multiple challenges rural women are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each beneficiary of Inua Jamii program receives Sh2,000 stipend per month, which NGEC wants extended to rural… | The National Gender and Equality Commission is rooting for stakeholders to address the multiple challenges rural women are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each beneficiary of Inua Jamii program receives Sh2,000 stipend per month, which NGEC wants extended to rural women. | 2020-11-01 | What you need to know: The National Gender and Equality Commission is rooting for stakeholders to address the multiple challenges rural women are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each beneficiary of Inua Jamii program receives Sh2,000 stipend per month, which NGEC wants… | Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://nation.africa/kenya/gender/gender-commission-wants-rural-women-roped-in… | |
| Kenya: New cash transfer scheme to benefit 24,000 Mombasa households | kenya | the-star.co.ke (04.11.2020) Some 24,000 vulnerable families in Mombasa will each get Sh4,000 monthly stipend enough to cover half of the monthly food and nutrition needs for a family of four under a new partnership between the national government and the World Food Programme. The cash-based… | Some 24,000 vulnerable families in Mombasa will each get Sh4,000 monthly stipend enough to cover half of the monthly food and nutrition needs for a family of four under a new partnership between the national government and the World Food Programme. The cash-based support arrangement targets families in informal urban settlements that have lost income due to Covid-19. The cash and additional nutrition support for women and children will be provided for three months. | 2020-11-04 | Social assistance,Cash transfers,Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/coast/2020-11-04-new-cash-transfer-scheme-t… | ||
| Mongolia: ADB approves $73m loan to improve social welfare support | mongolia | devdiscourse.com (23.03.2021) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $73 million loan to improve social welfare support for the poor and vulnerable, especially women and children, to mitigate the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Mongolia. | The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $73 million loan to improve social welfare support for the poor and vulnerable, especially women and children, to mitigate the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Mongolia. | 2021-03-23 | Social assistance,Cash transfers,Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Universal Social Protection | cambrosio | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/1507034-adb-approves-73m-loan-to-… | ||
| Jordan: Temporary unemployment programs Tadamun and Musaned | jordan | Official Gazette Jordan (16.04.2020) The Tadamun (Solidarity in Arabic) I and II programs is a work suspension allowance targeted to both work institutions covered under social security (Tadamun I) and for those excluded from it (Tadamun II). Tadamun I applies to employers that have… | The Tadamun (Solidarity in Arabic) I and II programs is a work suspension allowance targeted to both work institutions covered under social security (Tadamun I) and for those excluded from it (Tadamun II). Tadamun I applies to employers that have contributed for at least 12 months to the Social Security Corporation (SSC). Employees are entitled to 50% of their deductible monthly salaries between JDs 165 and JDs 500 (for lower salaries, the SSC will pay the difference up to the lowest… | 2020-04-16 | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://betterwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Defence-Order-no.-9-for-2020-… | ||
| Brazil's lower house approves bill allowing renewal of pandemic aid to poor families | brazil | Reuters (11.03.2021) - Brazil’s lower house of Congress approved the basic text of a bill on Thursday that revives a federal cash transfer program to help millions of poor families whose incomes have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The measure will allow emergency stipends totaling up to 44… | Brazil’s lower house of Congress approved the basic text of a bill on Thursday that revives a federal cash transfer program to help millions of poor families whose incomes have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The measure will allow emergency stipends totaling up to 44 billion reais ($7.96 billion) to be paid to low-income Brazilians over the next four months, with recipients expected to get an average of 250 reais per month. | 2021-03-19 | Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-pandemic-aid/brazils-lower-h… | ||
| Burkina Faso: Fight against Covid-19: the Coronathon offers supplies to the community | burkina faso | assembleenationale.bf (28.02.2021) On Thursday 28 January 2021, the Coronathon offered medical consumables worth nearly 45 million CFA francs to the Centre for Operations of Response to Health Emergencies (CORUS). This donation is part of the fight against Covid-19 in view of the resurgence… | The Coronathon offered medical consumables worth nearly 45 million CFA francs to the Centre for Operations of Response to Health Emergencies (CORUS). This donation is part of the fight against Covid-19 in view of the resurgence of the disease in Burkina Faso. | 2021-01-28 | Après la pose de la première pierre du centre de prise en charges des malades du COVID-19 et des maladies infectieuses à Banfora, dans le cadre des festivités du 11 décembre, le président de l’Assemblée nationale, Alassane Bala Sakandé, a procédé ce jeudi 28 janvier à ia remise de consommables… | Safety and health at work,Financing,Shocks & extreme events,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, prevention | cambrosio | https://www.assembleenationale.bf/spip.php?article1244= | |
| Mexico: Social program "Bienestar" advances payments for 9 million vulnerable people | mexico | Government of Mexico (27.02.2021) The advance payment as part of the "Bienestar" (Well-being in English) of the March-April and May-June two-month periods will be delivered to more than nine million elderly people, people with permanent disabilities, as well as girls, boys, children of working… | The advance payment as part of the "Bienestar" welfare program (Well-being in English) of the March-April and May-June two-month periods will be delivered to more than nine million elderly people, people with permanent disabilities, as well as girls, boys, children of working mothers, for a global amount of 49 thousand 500 million pesos. In addition, the benefits increased to 2,700 pesos this year. | 2021-02-27 | Más de 154 mil mdp a programas para el Bienestar en 2021; es inversión social histórica: Javier May Comunicado 011.- Se avanza en nunca más dejar a nadie atrás y a nadie fuera, afirma el secretario de Bienestar ante el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador. En todo el país las personas… | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.gob.mx/bienestar/prensa/mas-de-154-mil-mdp-a-programas-para-el-bien… | |
| Japan: Extension of Employment Adjustment Subsidy until 30 April 2021 | japan | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Japan (08.03.2021) The exceptional treatment of Employment Adjustment Subsidy is extended until 30 April 2021. The subsidy scheme covers part of leave allowances companies pay to furloughed workers. Typically up to two-thirds of the allowances were covered by… | The exceptional treatment of Employment Adjustment Subsidy is extended until 30 April 2021. The subsidy scheme covers part of leave allowances companies pay to furloughed workers. Typically up to two-thirds of the allowances were covered by the program, with the upper limit set at ¥8,370 per day per employee. But under special measures introduced in response to the COVID-19 crisis up to the full amount is covered, with the daily cap set at ¥15,000. The subsidy scheme will be brought back to… | 2021-03-08 | Employment,COVID-19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | |||
| Child benefits in the US — For children here, there, and everywhere | United States | Development Pathways (11.03.2021) As part of recent COVID-19-related legislation, the US Government has committed to provide a quasi-universal child benefit (an affluence-tested “qUCB”) – a monthly child cash benefit where, like in Iceland, only the very wealthiest families will not receive the… | As part of recent COVID-19-related legislation, the US Government has committed to provide a quasi-universal child benefit (an affluence-tested “qUCB”) – a monthly child cash benefit where, like in Iceland, only the very wealthiest families will not receive the full amount. This child benefit – which transforms the existing Child Tax Credit (CTC) to pay up to USD 300 per month per child under 6, and USD 250 per child aged 6 to 17 – is likely to have a positive impact far beyond the family… | 2021-03-16 | Family benefits,Children | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/blog/child-benefits-in-the-us-for-childre… | ||
| The Fight Is On to Define the Pandemic Aid Bill - The New York Times | United States | Buying insurance through the government program known as COBRA would temporarily become a lot cheaper. COBRA, for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, generally lets someone who loses a job buy coverage via the former employer. But it’s expensive: Under normal circumstances, a person… | Buying insurance through the government program known as COBRA would temporarily become a lot cheaper. COBRA, for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, generally lets someone who loses a job buy coverage via the former employer. But it’s expensive: Under normal circumstances, a person may have to pay at least 102 percent of the cost of the premium. Under the relief bill, the government would pay the entire COBRA premium from April 1 through Sept. 30. A person who qualified for new… | 2021-03-15 | Health insurance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/us/politics/stimulus-bill-republicans-democr… | ||
| House Approves Biden Stimulus Bill - The New York Times | United States | US Stimulus Bill: The stimulus payments would be $1,400 for most recipients. Those who are eligible would also receive an identical payment for each of their children. To qualify for the full $1,400, a single person would need an adjusted gross income of $75,000 or below.… | US Stimulus Bill: The stimulus payments would be $1,400 for most recipients. Those who are eligible would also receive an identical payment for each of their children. To qualify for the full $1,400, a single person would need an adjusted gross income of $75,000 or below. For heads of household, adjusted gross income would need to be $112,500 or below, and for married couples filing jointly that number would need to be $150,000 or below. | 2021-03-11 | Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/10/us/stimulus-vote.html | ||
| South Sudan: Benefit from World Bank Support for Social Safety Net | south sudan | reliefweb.int (2020) The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $40 million International Development Association (IDA*) grant for the benefit of the people of South Sudan. The South Sudan Safety Net Project (SSSNP) will expand access to safety net and provide income security… | The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $40 million International Development Association (IDA*) grant for the benefit of the people of South Sudan. The South Sudan Safety Net Project (SSSNP) will expand access to safety net and provide income security for low income South Sudanese, while strengthening delivery tools and local level capacities. Nearly 430,000 people will receive cash transfers in 10 counties across South Sudan, including Juba. Specifically, the… | 2020-04-28 | Social assistance,Cash transfers,Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, family | cambrosio | https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/south-sudan-benefit-world-bank-support… | ||
| Mauritius: JICA provides $289 million support to fight COVID-19 under initiative with African Development Bank | mauritius | africanews.com (25.02.2021) The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended an Official Development Assistance loan of up to 30 billion Japanese yen ($289 million) to support Mauritius’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild its economy. The loan, signed on 24 February, is a… | The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended an Official Development Assistance loan of up to 30 billion Japanese yen ($289 million) to support Mauritius’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild its economy. The loan, signed on 24 February, is a parallel co-financing agreement between JICA and the African Development Bank under the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for Africa (EPSA) joint initiative to spur private sector-led sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa.… | 2021-02-25 | The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended an Official Development Assistance loan of up to 30 billion Japanese yen ($289 million) to support Mauritius’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild its economy. The loan, signed on 24 February, is a parallel co-financing… | Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.africanews.com/2021/02/25/mauritius-jica-provides-289-million-suppo… | |
| Gambia: Barrow Announces New 250M Covid-19 Relief to support families | gambia | standard.gm (02.10.2020) The Government of Gambia announced a new 250M Covid-19 emergency fund to support families affected by the economic downturn of the Covid-19 pandemic that includes the provision of a cash package of D3,000 to all families. | The Government of Gambia announced a new 250M Covid-19 emergency fund to support families affected by the economic downturn of the Covid-19 pandemic that includes the provision of a cash package of D3,000 to all families. | 2020-10-02 | President Adama Barrow yesterday announced the launch of a D250 million emergency fund to support families affected by the economic downturn of the Covid-19 pandemic. The president said the funds will provide immediate food support to the entire Gambian populace to aid food security. He made the… | Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, poverty | cambrosio | https://standard.gm/barrow-announces-new-250m-covid-19-relief/ | |
| Gambia: Government To Disburse D100m Tourism Recovery Fund | gambia | standard.gm (01.10.2020) The Gambia Government plans to give the country’s struggling tourism industry a lifeline with a support package of one hundred million dalasi. The Government agreed to provide a one-off cash transfer of US$50 to each of the small-scale tourism actors whose contact… | The Gambia Government plans to give the country’s struggling tourism industry a lifeline with a support package of one hundred million dalasi. The Government agreed to provide a one-off cash transfer of US$50 to each of the small-scale tourism actors whose contact details are available. Since then arrangement were made with Africell for the transfer to each beneficiary. | 2020-10-01 | Tourism minister Hamat Bah said yesterday that the relief package is principally provided by the government and is designed to help tourism businesses to survive a massive drop caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The funds, according to Minister Bah, have already been disbursed to the accounts of… | Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://standard.gm/govt-to-disburse-d100m-tourism-recovery-fund-0/ | |
| Indonesia: Village Fund BLT Extended to 12 Months | indonesia | cnnindonesia.com (05.01.2021) The government changed the amount and duration of direct cash assistance ( BLT ) for village funds this year. In the previous PMK, village funds were given for nine months with a total amount of Rp. 600 thousand for the first to third months and Rp. 300… | The government changed the amount and duration of direct cash assistance ( BLT ) for village funds this year. In the previous PMK, village funds were given for nine months with a total amount of Rp. 600 thousand for the first to third months and Rp. 300 thousand for the fourth to ninth months. Now , in Article 39 of the new PMK, the amount of BLT in village funds is given within 12 months with a value of IDR 300 thousand per month. | 2021-01-05 | Jakarta, CNN Indonesia - The government changed the amount and duration of direct cash assistance ( BLT ) for village funds this year. This is stated in the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) number 222 / PMK.07 / 2020 concerning Management and Village. The… | Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, family, poverty | cambrosio | https://www.cnnindonesia.com/ekonomi/20210105190912-532-589873/sri-mulyani-tamb… | |
| Ghana: Data-driven social safety net response to the COVID-19 crisis | ghana | worldbank.org (04.01.2021) Strong data systems can play a crucial role in helping governments monitor, manage, and mitigate the impacts of adverse shocks. Ghana is among the countries pursuing such data initiatives. The government’s social protection authorities augmented and adjusted existing… | Strong data systems can play a crucial role in helping governments monitor, manage, and mitigate the impacts of adverse shocks. Ghana is among the countries pursuing such data initiatives. The government’s social protection authorities augmented and adjusted existing data systems to help inform the design, implementation, and monitoring of the country’s social safety net response to the pandemic. In June 2020, in partnership with the government, the World Bank began administering a special… | 2021-01-04 | Mobile technologies,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://blogs.worldbank.org/nasikiliza/data-driven-social-safety-net-response-c… | ||
| UK: Universal Credit: Extend £20 benefit top-up for a year, say MPs | united kingdom | BBC News (09.03.2021) The £20 weekly increase in Universal Credit must be extended for at least a year to avoid impoverishing hundreds of thousands of people, MPs have warned. The measure, which has been called a lifeline for struggling families, is in place until the end of March. | The £20 weekly increase in Universal Credit must be extended for at least a year to avoid impoverishing hundreds of thousands of people, MPs have warned. The measure, which has been called a lifeline for struggling families, is in place until the end of March. | 2021-03-05 | Family benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-55989791 | ||
| Kenya: Parliament halts COVID-19 related tax relief | kenya | Reuters.com (22.12.2020) Kenya’s parliament on Tuesday voted to end tax cuts put in place in April to cushion the economy from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a move lawmakers said would help to plug revenue shortfalls but investors said would hamper a recovery. The tax cuts were… | Kenya’s parliament on Tuesday voted to end tax cuts put in place in April to cushion the economy from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a move lawmakers said would help to plug revenue shortfalls but investors said would hamper a recovery. The tax cuts were introduced weeks after Kenya reported its first case of the coronavirus and aimed to shield East Africa’s richest economy. | 2020-12-22 | NAIROBI, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Kenya’s parliament on Tuesday voted to end tax cuts put in place in April to cushion the economy from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a move lawmakers said would help to plug revenue shortfalls but investors said would hamper a recovery. The tax cuts were… | Contribution collection and compliance,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-kenya-economy/kenyan-parliam… | |
| The Philippines to Suspend Social Security and Healthcare Premium Hikes for 2021 | philippines, the | aseanbriefing.com (18.02.2021) The House of Representatives in the Philippines have passed House Bill No. 8461 (HB 8461) which seeks to authorize the President to suspend the premium contribution hike to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in addition to House Bill No. 8512 (… | The House of Representatives in the Philippines have passed House Bill No. 8461 (HB 8461) which seeks to authorize the President to suspend the premium contribution hike to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in addition to House Bill No. 8512 (HB 8512), which provides the President the power to defer the scheduled hike in contributions to the Social Security System (SSS). Both PhilHealth and the SSS were mandated by existing laws to increase their premium rates in 2021.… | 2021-02-26 | Health,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/the-philippines-to-suspend-social-security-a… | ||
| Bolivia: One-time "Bond against Hunger" | bolivia | Minesterioa de Economía y Finanzas (03.02.2021) As of February 1, 2021, the payment of the Bond Against Hunger reached more than 3.8 million Bolivians, covering 93% of the total universe of beneficiaries, with an outlay of Bs3,877 million, reported the Vice Minister of Pensions and Financial… | Introduction of the one-time payment "Bond Against Hunger" (Bono Contra el Hambre) in December 2020. The payment has reached more than 3.8 million Bolivians, as is expected to cover a total of 4.1 million persons. Legal basis: Supreme Decree No. 4345 of September 16th, 2020. | 2020-09-20 | Cash transfers,Food and nutrition | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.economiayfinanzas.gob.bo/el-bono-contra-el-hambre-ya-llego-a-mas-de… | ||
| Austria: Labor ministers and tourism ministers give employees in tourism the prospect of returning to work | austria | With the renewal of the commitment to re-employment, we are giving employees and companies more planning security and prospects for returning to work as soon as tourism can take off again, ”emphasize Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger and Labor Minister Martin Kocher. Numerous employers -… | With the renewal of the commitment to re-employment, we are giving employees and companies more planning security and prospects for returning to work as soon as tourism can take off again, ”emphasize Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger and Labor Minister Martin Kocher. Numerous employers - especially in the tourism industry - have given their employees a "re-employment commitment" - that is, the assurance that the job will be available as soon as it can be reopened. If there is a confirmation… | 2021-02-13 | Employment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/Presse/Presseaussendungen/PA_13_Februar_2021.h… | ||
| Argentina: Expansion of virtual offer by the social security institution ANSES | argentina | ANSES (03.02.2021) Through Resolution 37/2021 published today in the Official Gazette, ANSES expanded its virtual procedures. Now you can manage online the request for the payment of fees, a one-time payment, the accrual of a pension benefit due to death and assistance for the start of the Honorary… | Through Resolution 37/2021 published today in the Official Gazette, Argentina's social security insitution - ANSES - expanded its virtual procedures. Now you can manage online the request for the payment of fees, a one-time payment, the accrual of a pension benefit due to death and assistance for the start of the Honorary Pension of Veterans of War. | 2021-02-03 | Through Resolution 37/2021 published today in the Official Gazette, ANSES expanded its virtual procedures. Now you can manage at www.anses.gob.ar/informacion/atencion-virtual the request for the payment of fees, a one-time payment, the accrual of a pension benefit due to death and… | Innovation capacity,Information and communication technology,E-services | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://noticias.anses.gob.ar/noticia/la-anses-suma-tramites-a-la-atencion-virtu… | |
| Barbados: Change of Payment Deadline for Contributions from February 15, 2021 | barbados | National Insurance Service (15.02.2021) The National Insurance Office wishes to advise the public that the February 15, 2021 payment deadline for January 2021 contributions, has been extended until March 2, 2021. Payments made after this date will attract interest. The public is reminded that… | Extension in deadline for the payment of social security contributions for January 2021. They are payable now until March 2nd, instead of until February 15th. | 2021-02-22 | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nis.gov.bb/notice-change-of-payment-deadline-for-contributions-from… | ||
| Colombia: Financial assistance to the unemployed for three months | colombia | SuperSubsidio Colombia (25.11.2020) The family compensation funds offered a financial compensation of 160,000 Colombian pesos to unemployed persons approved by decree 801 of 2020. This is a different benefit from the one the Unemployment Protection Mechanism due to Covid-19 (Decree 488 of… | The family compensation funds offered a financial compensation of 160,000 Colombian pesos to unemployed persons approved by decree 801 of 2020. This is a different benefit from the one the Unemployment Protection Mechanism due to Covid-19 (Decree 488 of 2020). The benefit was awarded until November 30th and was payable for three months. | 2020-11-25 | Bogotá, noviembre 25 de 2020. AUXILIO ECONÓMICO A CESANTE DE $160.000 DEL FONDO DE MITIGACIÓN ECONÓMICA – FOME Decreto 801 de 2020. Se informa a la ciudadanía que el Gobierno Nacional a través de las Cajas de Compensación Familiar adjudicarán, hasta el 30 de noviembre, el auxilio económico del… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.ssf.gov.co/noticias/-/asset_publisher/OtnANBInIEgH/content/auxilio-… | |
| Uruguay: Cash benefit for companies in the tourism sector that reincorporate workers on furlough | uruguay | Banco de Previsión Social (08.01.2021) In order to promote the conservation and creation of employment in the tourism sector, the Social Security Bank (BPS) is implementing the granting of a contribution determined by the Executive Power for companies in the sector that, between December 1, 2020… | In order to promote the conservation and creation of employment in the tourism sector, the Social Security Bank (BPS) is implementing the granting of a contribution for companies in the tourism sector that, between December 1, 2020 and on March 31, 2021, reinstate those workers covered by unemployment benefits for the cause of total suspension or incorporate new workers. The contribution consists of a non-refundable monthly amount of 8,000 pesos, paid for a maximum of four months… | 2021-01-08 | Incentivos económicos para empresas del sector turístico El beneficio alcanza a las empresas con actividad hotelera y restaurantes que reincorporen trabajadores amparados al subsidio por desempleo o que contraten nuevos empleados. Con el objetivo de fomentar la conservación y creación de… | Employment,Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bps.gub.uy/17777/incentivos-economicos-para-empresas-del-sector-tur… | |
| Uruguay: Second installment of the extraordinary payment for vulnerable families and continuation of school meal plan | uruguay | Banco de Previsión Social (12.02.2021) As of Friday, February 12, the payment of the second extraordinary installment will be available for beneficiaries of family allowances for the Equity Plan and the special item for the boys and girls included in the CEIP School Meal Plan. This is an item… | Payment of second installment of the extraordinary cash benefit for vulnerable families covered under the Equity Plan. As of February, and as part of the CEIP School Food Plan, a cash benefit will be paid to recipients of family allowances whose children eat lunch in public schools in the country. | 2021-02-12 | 10/2/2021 Partidas extraordinarias de Asignaciones Familiares y del Plan de Alimentación Escolar A partir del viernes 12 de febrero, estará disponible el pago de la segunda cuota extraordinaria para beneficiarios de asignaciones familiares por el Plan de Equidad y la partida especial para los… | Cash transfers,Food and nutrition | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bps.gub.uy/17831/partidas-extraordinarias-de-asignaciones-familiare… | |
| Aide exceptionnelle au titre des congés payés | france | Une aide exceptionnelle est accordée aux entreprises accueillant du public au titre des congés payés pris par leurs salariés entre le 1er janvier et le 7 mars 2021. Cette aide est limitée à 10 jours de congés payés. | Exceptional aid is granted to companies welcoming the public for paid leave taken by their employees between January 1 and March 7, 2021. This aid is limited to 10 days of paid leave. | 2021-02-15 | Employment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/le-ministere-en-action/coronavirus-covid-19/pour… | ||
| Covid-19 :l'aide de 900 euros pour 400 000 travailleurs précaires prolongée de trois mois, annonce Elisabeth Borne | france | La ministre du Travail Elisabeth Borne a annoncé lundi 15 février que l'aide exceptionnelle de 900 euros mise en place en novembre, pour lutter contre la crise liée au Covid-19, serait prolongée de trois mois, jusque fin mai, comme l'a révélé RTL. Cette aide, qui a déjà… | Labor Minister Elisabeth Borne announced Monday February 15 that the exceptional aid of 900 euros set up in November, to fight the crisis linked to Covid-19, would be extended by three months, until the end of May, as revealed RTL. This aid, which has already benefited 400,000 people, allows all those who worked at least 138 days on fixed-term or temporary contracts (i.e. more than 60% of annual working time) in 2019, but who were unable to work enough in 2020 to recharge their rights to… | 2021-02-15 | Employment,COVID-19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.francetvinfo.fr/sante/maladie/coronavirus/covid-19-l-aide-de-900-eu… |