Resolution No. 28/2020 authorizing the creation of an Exceptional Emergency Programme for Response to the COVID-19 Shock. Country/Territory Sao Tome and Principe Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 43. Subject General Keyword Public health Food security Social protection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force immediately. Abstract This Resolution authorizes the creation of an exceptional emergency programme to respond to the COVID-19 shock, within the current “Vulnerable Families Programme”, aimed at ensuring food security for families directly or indirectly affected by the crisis. This Programme covers both the current beneficiaries of the “Vulnerable Family Programme”, as well as people in situations of vulnerability due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching approximately 20,000 households. The programme has a temporary validity, being able to run between 6 to 12 months. The estimated transfer amount for each aggregate family is USD 45 monthly. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org