Wholesalers Branch Manager: Shift to Cash Support, 80 Subsidized Items

Egypt is currently undergoing a gradual shift from direct support, which includes goods and bread, to a conditional cash support system via an electronic wallet embedded within the food card. This approach aims to enhance citizens' freedom of choice and expand the range of supported products to over 80 items, including meats and poultry, with continuous reviews of support values to address inflation. Beneficiaries are divided into four categories based on income levels. Support for bread remains part of the system, with the value of non-economical bread consumption converted into a credit that can be used to purchase other goods. Efforts are also underway to clean the data and exclude ineligible individuals based on clear economic criteria.

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