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عربية – DW
Poverty in Egypt: Transition from Subsidized Food to Cash Aid Programs
The Egyptian government intends to replace the in-kind food subsidy system with a cash-based one, planning to provide direct financial assistance to needy families instead of subsidizing the prices of goods such as sugar and oil, while continuing to support bread for the time being. This step was preempted in the 2026/2027 fiscal year and aims to target support more accurately toward the poorest segments through the "Takaful" and "Karama" programs, in which needy families receive monthly payments. Implementation faces challenges related to identifying beneficiaries and aligning food prices with ongoing inflation, with concerns that the limited amounts paid may lead to increased malnutrition and economic and health consequences.
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