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Sharing ideas & evidence on social protection; lead economist at World Bank; weekly newsletter: https://t.co/bjssrLy2GE. Views mine, of course.
Mar 15, 2020 93 tweets 66 min read
14 countries have so far used some form of #castransfer and #basicincome program as #coronavirus response.

Here is what we know:

1. #Australia: one-time cash payment $750 to seniors, veterans and low-income people 2. #China: expanding Dibao program’s value and coverage for affected families

3. #Hong-Kong: one-off cash injection to all 7M adult residents

4. #Indonesia: expansions of e-food vouchers by 33% for 6 months