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| Brazil: School meals will be delivered to the families | brazil | planalto.gov.br (07.04.2020) During the period of suspension of classes in public schools of basic education due to an emergency or public calamity, it is authorized, throughout the national territory, on an exceptional basis, the immediate distribution to parents or guardians of students enrolled… | Distribution of school meals to the families is approved at the national level, with a budget of R$1.5 billion, and it is expected to cover about 40 million students and 150,000 schools. | 2020-04-07 | Presidency of the Republic Sub -General Secretariat for Legal Affairs LAW No. 13,987, OF APRIL 7, 2020 Amends Law 11,947, of June 16, 2009, to authorize, exceptionally, during the period of suspension of classes due to an emergency or public calamity, the… | Children,Food and nutrition | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_Ato2019-2022/2020/Lei/L13987.htm | |
| Brazil: Aid for informal and independent workers - "Coronavoucher" | brazil | planalto.gov.br (02.04.2020) The benefit of continuous provision (BPC) is going to be granted to workers in the informal sector and to the self-employed. The benefit of R$600 (approx. USD $120) will be provided for the period of three months and to a maximum of two members of the same family unit… | The benefit of continuous provision (BPC) is going to be granted to workers in the informal sector and to the self-employed. The benefit of R$600 will be provided for the period of three months and to a maximum of two members of the same family unit whose family income is below a certain threshold; single mothers will receive two assistance quotas every month. Albeit benefit-tested, recipients of Bolsa Família are still eligible for this benefit, provided the family income is below a certain… | 2020-05-08 | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://labs.ebanx.com/en/news/economy/people-registered-for-covid-19-emergency… | ||
| Brazil: De-centralization of financial resources for states and municipalities | brazil | coronavirus.saude.gov.br (March 2020) The Ministry of Health approved the de-centralization of financial resources (about R$ 5 billion, or USD 1 billion) to States and Municipalities to support local actions. | De-centralization of financial resources (about R$ 5 billion, or USD 1 billion) to States and Municipalities to support local actions | 2020-03-08 | Health,Health insurance,Financing | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/ | ||
| Brazil: Telemedicine consultations and medication at home | brazil | coronavirus.saude.gov.br (March 2020) The Ministry of Health has increased, at the federal level, flexibilities for self-isolated citizens to resort to telemedicine consultations and to receive medication at home. | Introduction of flexibilities for self-isolated citizens to resort to telemedicine consultations and to receive medication at home. | 2020-03-08 | Since the beginning of the pandemic, every effort is being made by the Federal Government, States and Municipalities to strengthen and preserve the system so as to ensure that it is not overloaded and therefore able to attend to the needs of those affected by the virus without compromising the… | Health,Health insurance | Published Measures summary | covid19, service delivery | mmarquez | https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/ | |
| Cameroun: Augmentation du niveau des allocations familiales | cameroon | cnps.cm (30.04.2020) La CNPS a décidé l’augmentation du niveau des allocations familiales de 2 800 FCFA à 4 500 FCFA. | Augmentation du niveau des allocations familiales de 2 800 FCFA à 4 500 FCFA. | 2020-04-30 | Au rang des 6 mesures prises par le chef de l’Etat en ce qui concerne la sécurité sociale, figure en bonne place la revalorisation des anciennes pensions très attendue. C’est officiel depuis le 30 avril 2020, les pensions de retraite n’ayant pas bénéficié de la revalorisation automatique survenue… | Family benefits | Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.cnps.cm/index.php/fr/a-propos/item/2395-reduction-de-l-impact-socio… | |
| Cameroun: Continuation du paiement des prestations familiales | cameroon | cnps.cm (30.04.2020) La CNPS a décidé le maintien, pendant les trois prochains mois, à savoir de mai à juillet, du paiement des allocations familiales aux personnels des entreprises ne pouvant s’acquitter des cotisations sociales ou ayant mis leurs personnels en congé technique en raison de la… | Continuation, pendant les trois prochains mois, à savoir de mai à juillet, du paiement des allocations familiales aux personnels des entreprises ne pouvant s’acquitter des cotisations sociales ou ayant mis leurs personnels en congé technique en raison de la baisse conjoncturelle d’activité, notamment dans la restauration, l’hôtellerie, les transports. | 2020-04-30 | Au rang des 6 mesures prises par le chef de l’Etat en ce qui concerne la sécurité sociale, figure en bonne place la revalorisation des anciennes pensions très attendue. C’est officiel depuis le 30 avril 2020, les pensions de retraite n’ayant pas bénéficié de la revalorisation automatique survenue… | Family benefits | Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.cnps.cm/index.php/fr/a-propos/item/2395-reduction-de-l-impact-socio… | |
| Cameroun: Étalement sur trois mois du paiement de la dette des cotisations sociales | cameroon | cnps.cm (30.04.2020) La CNPS a décidé l’étalement sur trois mois du paiement de la dette des cotisations sociales des mois d’avril, mai et juin 2020, sur demande justifiée. | Étalement sur trois mois du paiement de la dette des cotisations sociales des mois d’avril, mai et juin 2020, sur demande justifiée. | 2020-04-30 | Au rang des 6 mesures prises par le chef de l’Etat en ce qui concerne la sécurité sociale, figure en bonne place la revalorisation des anciennes pensions très attendue. C’est officiel depuis le 30 avril 2020, les pensions de retraite n’ayant pas bénéficié de la revalorisation automatique survenue… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.cnps.cm/index.php/fr/a-propos/item/2395-reduction-de-l-impact-socio… | |
| Lithuania: For the self-employed: how to get a subsidy during the period of quarantine? | lithuania | Employment services (31.03.2020) During emergencies and quarantine, the state provides support to the self-employed. Applications for benefits are available to the self-employed from 5 April. One benefit is granted and paid to one self-employed person, regardless of the number of self-… | Subsidy to the self-employed. The benefit will also be available to persons exempt from social security contributions, such as pensioners or the disabled. The amount of the benefit is equal to the amount of the minimum consumption needs of the current year – 257 Eur per month. | 2020-03-31 | For the self-employed: how to get a subsidy during the period of quarantine? For the self-employed: how to get a subsidy during the period of quarantine? During emergencies and quarantine, the state provides support to the self-employed. Applications for benefits are available to the self-… | Employment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed | siha | https://uzt.lt/en/subsidies-for-self-employed/ | |
| Lithuania: Subsidies to employers during downtime | lithuania | Employment services (31.03.2020) If the employer declares downtime during the quarantine and the extreme situation, employees should be paid no less than the minimum monthly salary, which will be partially offset by the state. The employers can apply for subsidies to Employment Services from… | Subsidies to employers during downtime. The amount of the subsidy is calculated as a percentage of the salary calculated for the employee. Employees should be paid no less than the minimum monthly salary. The subsidy continues until the Government revokes an emergency situation, quarantine or the deadline for declaring at least one of them expires. | 2020-03-31 | Subsidies to employers during downtime If the employer declares downtime during the quarantine and the extreme situation, employees should be paid no less than the minimum monthly salary, which will be partially offset by the state. The employers can apply for subsidies to Employment Services from… | Employment,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | siha | https://uzt.lt/en/subsidies-for-employers/ | |
| Cameroun: Annulation des pénalités de retard de paiement des cotisations sociales | cameroon | cnps.cm (30.04.2020) La CNPS a décidé l’annulation des pénalités de retard de paiement des cotisations sociales dues à la CNPS, sur demande justifiée | Annulation des pénalités de retard de paiement des cotisations sociales dues à la CNPS, sur demande justifiée | 2020-04-30 | Au rang des 6 mesures prises par le chef de l’Etat en ce qui concerne la sécurité sociale, figure en bonne place la revalorisation des anciennes pensions très attendue. C’est officiel depuis le 30 avril 2020, les pensions de retraite n’ayant pas bénéficié de la revalorisation automatique survenue… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.cnps.cm/index.php/fr/a-propos/item/2395-reduction-de-l-impact-socio… | |
| Myanmar: Quarantined workers will receive paid sick leave and the maternity cash benefit | myanmar | dfdl.com (06.04.2020) During the period of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Social Security Board (SSB) and the Ministry of Laboyr, Immigration and Population (MOLIP) have issued notifications in relation to social security benefits for the insured workers who are quarantined or are sick (… | Quarantined workers will receive paid sick leave and the maternity cash benefits. | 2020-04-06 | Myanmar Legal Update: Highlights of Instructions, Notifications and Announcements on Prevention and Control of COVID-19 for Factories, Establishments and Construction Sites Back As of 5 May 2020, the number of COVID-19 positive cases in Myanmar is 161 and 6 deaths have been reported. The… | Cash sickness benefits,Maternity | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.dfdl.com/resources/legal-and-tax-updates/myanmar-legal-update-highl… | |
| Myanmar: Dismissed workers will continue having access to social security benefits | myanmar | zicolaw.com (20.03.2020) On 20 March 2020, MOLIP issued Notification No. 64/2020 stating that employees who become unemployed arising from redundancy or temporary/permanent closing of factories such as CMP, hotel and tourism and SMEs, will get one year free medical treatment, medical costs and… | Dismissed workers in the garment, hotel, tourism sector, and from SMEs, will get one year free medical treatment, medical costs and travelling. | 2020-02-20 | C. Labour On 17 March 2020, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population (“MOLIP”) issued a notice letter suspending the issuance of overseas employment certificate and oversea employees’ application from 18 March 2020. On 20 March 2020, MOLIP issued Notification No. 64/2020 stating that… | Medical care,Health insurance,Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.zicolaw.com/resources/alerts/myanmar-updates-on-the-covid-19-pandem… | |
| Myanmar: Extension of deadline for social security payments | myanmar | globalnewlightofmyanmar.com (23.03.2020) The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population issued an order (No. 63/2020) dated 20 March extending the deadline for social security payments from 15 days to three months in accordance with the Article 100 of Social Security Law (2012). | Extension of deadline of 3 months for social security payments of both employers and employees. | 2020-03-23 | The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population issued an order (No. 63/2020) dated 20 March extending the deadline for social security payments from 15 days to three months in accordance with the Article 100 of Social Security Law (2012). The purpose of the deadline extension is to help… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/govt-extends-social-security-payments-d… | |
| Croatia: Temporary suspension of employment and self-employment grants | croatia | home.kpmg/hr (26.03.2020) Temporary suspension of previous grants for self-employment and employment in order to secure additional funds for preserving jobs in COVID 19 affected sectors. | Temporary suspension of previous grants for self-employment and employment in order to secure additional funds for preserving jobs in COVID 19 affected sectors. | 2020-03-26 | Employment,Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://home.kpmg/hr/en/home/insights/2020/03/overview-of-government-s-job-pres… | ||
| Croatia: Grants to self-employed exempted from personal income tax | croatia | koronavirus.hr (23.03.2020) Grants to self-employed individuals used to alleviate the effect of the current crisis would not be regarded as taxable receipts (i.e. they will not be subject to personal income tax from self-employed activity). | Grants to self-employed individuals used to alleviate the effect of the current crisis would not be regarded as taxable receipts (i.e. they will not be subject to personal income tax from self-employed activity). | 2020-03-23 | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.koronavirus.hr/hrvatski-zavod-za-zaposljavanje/292 | ||
| Croatia: Co-financing of pension insurance for seasonal workers | croatia | koronavirus.hr (17.03.2020) For employers in the hospitality and tourism industry there will be financial assistance for up to six months, and co-financing the cost of the extended pension insurance. The proposal is to extend the entitlements for a period longer than 6 months, and financial… | For employers in the hospitality and tourism industry there will be financial assistance for up to six months, and co-financing the cost of the extended pension insurance. The proposal is to extend the entitlements for a period longer than 6 months, and financial assistance may not be lower than the minimum wage, minus the compulsory insurance contributions (for 2020, it amounts to HRK 1,625.00). The cost of the extended pension insurance that the Institute can co-finance is HRK 664.39.… | 2020-03-17 | Old-age pensions,Financing | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.koronavirus.hr/donesene-nove-mjere-potpore-za-ocuvanje-radnih-mjest… | ||
| Croatia: Minimum wage for persons with disabilities | croatia | koronavirus.hr (17.03.2020) A minimum wage will be provided for persons with disabilities for retention in employment. Employers can pay the financial compensation due to the quota for the employment of persons with disabilities later. | A minimum wage will be provided for persons with disabilities for retention in employment. Employers can pay the financial compensation due to the quota for the employment of persons with disabilities later. | 2020-03-17 | Disability,Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.koronavirus.hr/donesene-nove-mjere-potpore-za-ocuvanje-radnih-mjest… | ||
| 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… | 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 | 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/ | |
| 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 | 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-… | |
| 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 | 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… | Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | https://www.mra.mu/index.php/media1/self-employed-assistance-scheme | |
| 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 | 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… | |
| 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… | 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 | 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… | |
| 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… | 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 | 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… | 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… | |
| 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… | 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 | 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… | |
| 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… | 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 | (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 | |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| 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… | 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 | 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… | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, human resources, universal health care | siha | http://muktopaath.gov.bd/course-details/243 | ||
| 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 | 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… | |
| 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 | 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… | ||
| 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… | From April 16, 2020, the Employment Protection Wage Subsidy will be available to support reduced working hours employment. | 2020-04-16 | 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… | 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/ | |
| Azerbaijan : Supporting enterprises, jobs and incomes | azerbaijan | A compensation programme for workers in affected areas (Beneficiaries: trade-106435, services-87004, transport-7851, industry – 78780, other areas-24559 people. AZN 215 million (USD 126.5 million) will be spent to partially cover the 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… | 2020-04-01 | Unemployment,Social assistance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | http://sosial.gov.az/ | |||
| 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… | 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 | (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/ | |
| Stimulating the economy and employment | azerbaijan | A certain period of exemption from VAT on goods necessary to meet the food and medical needs of the population (exemption from VAT on imports); 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… | 2020-04-01 | Employment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.economy.gov.az/ | |||
| 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 | São-Tomé, 09 Abr ( STP-Press ) – O governo são-tomense através do ministério do Trabalho e Solidariedade decidiu antecipar, já a partir desta sexta-feira, o pagamento de duas bimensalidades [ 2.400 Dobras ] às mães beneficiárias do “Programa Família” como forma de “amenizar”… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | 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-… | |
| Taiwan: The Ministry of Labor helps enterprises and workers "charge and re-start". | Taiwan, China | The Ministry of Labor (21.04.2020) In order to assist enterprises and workers affected by the COVID-19, the Ministry of Labor has expanded the "Charge Restart Training Program" since February 21st, subsidizing companies with training costs of up to 3.5 million yuan. The Ministry … | In order to assist enterprises and workers affected by the COVID-19, the Ministry of Labor has expanded the "Charge Restart Training Program" , subsidizing companies with training costs of up to 3.5 million yuan. Workers participating in training courses can also receive a training allowance of RMB 158 per hour, with a maximum of 120 hours per month, and a maximum of RMB 18,960 per month. | 2020-04-21 | 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/ | |
| Taiwan: The Ministry of Labor's "Relaxed Real-Time Work Plan" | Taiwan, China | The Ministry of Labor (27.04.2020) The Ministry of Labor relaxes eligibility of "Relaxed Real-Time Work Plan", and those with insurance records within one year can apply for the job opportunities provided by local governments and central authorities. The job includes document sorting,… | The Ministry of Labor's job creation plan. People with insurance records within one year can apply for the job opportunities provided by local governments and central authorities. The job includes document sorting, environmental cleaning, and epidemic prevention-related work, such as measuring temperature and disinfecting the environment. The maximum duration per person is 6 months. | 2020-04-27 | 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… | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, economic crisis, labour markets, youth employment | siha | https://www.mol.gov.tw/announcement/2099/45442/ | |
| 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 | 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… | Unemployment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | http://stlucianic.org/news/32/96/COVID-Relief-Program/d,nic_news/ | |
| Myanmar: Free psychosocial services | COVID-19 Myanmar | myanmar | Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement (10.04.2020) In order to promote mental health for people under stress due to Covid-19 quarantine isolation, the Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement provides psychosocial consultation services. Contact numbers… | In order to promote mental health for people under stress due to Covid-19 quarantine isolation, the Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement provides psychosocial consultation services. Contact numbers are listed by state and region and available from 9:30 to 16:30. | 2020-04-10 | (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… | Health promotion | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, universal health care | siha | http://www.informationcommittee.gov.mm/covid-19myanmar/ministry-social-welfare-… | |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Advanced pension payment | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | nissvg.org (03.04.2020) Advanced Pension Payment covering 8 weeks of payments. Implementation is on April 3rd, 2020 for the 4-week period March 30th, 2020 to April 25th, 2020. This will be followed by a payment on April 30th, 2020, which will cover the 4-week period from April 27th, 2020 to… | Advanced Pension Payment covering 8 weeks of payments. | 2020-04-03 | 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/ | |
| 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… | 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… | 2020-04-17 | 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/ | |
| 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… | 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 … | 2020-04-10 | 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… | ||
| Brunei: MoFE Announces Interim Measures to Support Private Sector | brunei | 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… | 2020-03-28 | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | pmassetti | https://www.mofe.gov.bn/Lists/News/NewDispForm.aspx?ID=101 | |||
| 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 | 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… | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/vlada-na-sjednici-donijela-mjere-za-pomoc-gospodar… | |
| 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… | 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… | 2020-04-21 | Unemployment,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.businessinsider.co.za/coronavirus-covid-19-unemployment-benefit-202… | ||
| 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 | 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… | 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-… | |
| Japan: How to get the ¥100,000 coronavirus payout from the Japanese government | japan | japantimes.co.jp (21.04.2020) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the handout is meant to be a show of solidarity as the nation hunkers down for what could be a long fight against the novel coronavirus. It replaces an earlier plan to give ¥300,000 to households that suffer a big drop in income… | A cash transfer of ¥100,000 ($930) is planned to be handed out to everyone in Japan. This replaces an earlier plan to give ¥300,000 to households that suffer a big drop in income because of the outbreak. | 2020-04-21 | The following are questions and answers regarding the government's plan to give ¥100,000 ($930) to everyone in Japan amid the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Why is the government doing this? Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the handout is meant to be a show of solidarity as the… | Social assistance,Cash transfers,Financial crisis | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | siha | https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/04/21/national/how-to-get-coronavirus-pa… | |
| United States: California To Offer $500 ‘Stimulus Checks’ To Undocumented Immigrants | United States | forbes.com (15.04.2020) California Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the creation of a $125 million Disaster Relief Fund to assist undocumented immigrants in the state who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will disburse a one-time payment of $500 per adult (capped at $1… | Creation of a $125 million Disaster Relief Fund to assist undocumented immigrants in the state who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will disburse a one-time payment of $500 per adult (capped at $1,000 per household) to approximately 150,000 undocumented adult Californians to help with specific needs related to the coronavirus outbreak. | 2020-04-15 | Migration,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaharziv/2020/04/15/california-to-offer-500-stimu… | ||
| Jordan: Support social protection program disbursements starts next Wednesday | jordan | almamlakatv.com (17.04.2020) The Minister of Social Development Basma Ishaqat has announced the largest social protection programme to support daily wage workers. Cash transfers will be delivered starting from next Wednesday through digital means. Applying for the programme is possible online… | The Minister of Social Development Basma Ishaqat has announced the largest social protection programme to support daily wage workers. Cash transfers will be delivered starting from next Wednesday through digital means. Applying for the programmeis possible online through the pre-existing 'bread support cash assistance application website.' The programme will support 200,000 households no longer able to work due to the crisis. | 2020-04-17 | Unemployment,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.almamlakatv.com/news/%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%81-%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%85-%D8%A8%D… | ||
| Somalia: President Unveils Social Safety Net Program to Reduce Poverty and Improve Human Capital | somalia | molgov.so (19.04.2020) The Baxnano programe is intended to provide cash transfers to targeted poor and vulnerable households and establish the key building blocks of a national shock-responsive safety net system. The aim is to target 200,000 poor and vulnerable households (approximately 1.3 million… | The Baxnano programe is intended to target 200,000 poor and vulnerable households (approximately 1.3 million individuals) across the Federal Member States of Somalia and provide them with nutrition-linked cash transfer. | 2020-04-19 | The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has today launched at the presidential palace a nationwide social safety net programme, which is better known as “Baxnaano”, to help protect the poor and vulnerable families. The Baxnaano program is funded with pre-… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family, poverty | cambrosio | http://molgov.so/somali-president-unveils-social-safety-net-program-to-reduce-p… | |
| Liechtenstein: Emergency childcare | liechtenstein | regierung.li (20.03.2020) Die Regierung hat bereits beschlossen, dass alle öffentlichen und privaten Bildungseinrichtungen sowie ausserhäusliche Kinderbetreuungseinrichtungen und Spielgruppen geschlossen werden. Diese Massnahme gilt bereits ab heute Montag, 16. März 2020, bis zu den… | An emergency childcare service by the Office of Social Services, in collaboration the Office for Public Schools, was implemented for people who cannot work from home and who need to work. | 2020-03-20 | Family benefits,Children,Employment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | rmensing | https://www.regierung.li/media/attachments/120-corona-massnahmen-verschaerft-03… |