New article: The Invisible Transformations of the Food Subsidy System in Egypt by Marie Vannetzel- 10 March

The Invisible Transformations of the Food Subsidy System in Egypt by Marie Vannetzel In 2014, the Egyptian government launched a major reform of the ration card system (RCS) through which citizens access food subsidies, shifting from in-kind to cash transfers. Prior to 2014, beneficiaries could buy a set quota of three basic commodities—rice, sugar, and…