Egypt has chosen Behira Governorate to start a pilot in the implementation of the cash support system for food supply starting in January 2027. The move paves the way for testing the transition mechanisms from in-kind support to cash support before examining the generalization of the experience throughout the Republic. The government confirmed that the move towards cash support is not intended to reduce support allocations or reduce the number of beneficiaries. Details:

Egypt has chosen Behira Governorate to start a pilot in the implementation of the cash support system for food supply starting in January 2027. The move paves the way for testing the transition mechanisms from in-kind support to cash support before examining the generalization of the experience throughout the Republic. The government confirmed that the move towards cash support is not intended to reduce support allocations or reduce the number of beneficiaries. Details: