20 April 2020 – Emergency Economic Measures introduced

Type of Intervention: Financial and Economic, Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Finance/Economy
Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy; Creation of or release of plans; Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Prime Minister’s Office of Japan

Overview: On April 20, 2020, the Government decided to revise the Emergency Economic Measures for Response to COVID-19 to protect the lives and lifestyles of the public and move toward economic recovery.
Full details here: http://japan.kantei.go.jp/ongoingtopics/_00019.html

Type of Justification: No justification given
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government