The Egyptian Food Subsidy System

The Egyptian Food Subsidy System

Author: Akhter U. Ahmed

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0896291219

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The Egyptian Food Subsidy System: Structure, Performance, and Options for Reform evaluates the economic, political, and technical feasibility of reducing costs while improving or maintaining the welfare of the poor. The report addresses five questions: (1) How well does the present system target the poor? (2) How much leakage- the pilferage of subsidized foods in the distribution channel-occurs? (3) At what cost does the government transfer income to the needy? (4) How can subsidies be better targeted to the needy? And (5) What are politically feasible options for reform?


Self-targeted Subsidies

Self-targeted Subsidies

Author: Richard H. Adams

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13:

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By gradually reducing the number of subsidized foods, and by focusing subsidies on foods consumed more by the poor than by the rich (like coarse baladi bread) Egyptian policymakers have found a way to self-target food subsidies to the urban poor. Yet because the rural poor do not consume as much baladi bread, this system is not as well-targeted to the rural poor.


Egypt's Food Subsidy and Rationing System

Egypt's Food Subsidy and Rationing System

Author: Harold Alderman

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780896290358

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Research report on food policy and the food subsidy and rationing system in Egypt - considers the origins of the system, food security structure, commodity marketing channels and principal commoditys subsidised; examines food policy decision making and regional level economic administration, as well as distributional and nutritional implications in urban areas and rural areas; discusses current food policy trends. Bibliography, diagrams, statistical tables.


The Effects of the Egyptian Food Ration and Subsidy System on Income Distribution and Consumption

The Effects of the Egyptian Food Ration and Subsidy System on Income Distribution and Consumption

Author: Harold Alderman

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780896290464

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Research report on the effects of the Egyptian food rationing and food subsidy systems on income distribution and consumption - using household survey data explains distribution and food security; examines household expenditure, protein consumption, level of nutrition and percentage calorie deficiency; analyses system of income transfer and interaction with farm crop production and marketing; gives statistical analysis of choice between cooperatives and open market. Bibliography, graphs, statistical tables.


Subsidy Reform in the Middle East and North Africa

Subsidy Reform in the Middle East and North Africa

Author: Mr.Carlo A Sdralevich

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2014-07-09

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1498350437

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In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries price subsidies are common, especially on food and fuels. However, these are neither well targeted nor cost effective as a social protection tool, often benefiting mainly the better off instead of the poor and vulnerable. This paper explores the challenges of replacing generalized price subsidies with more equitable social safety net instruments, including the short-term inflationary effects, and describes the features of successful subsidy reforms.


The 1.5 Billion People Question

The 1.5 Billion People Question

Author: Harold Alderman

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781464810879

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This book addresses the thorny and fascinating question of how food and voucher programs, despite theory and evidence generally favoring cash, remain relevant, have evolved, and, in most circumstances, have improved over time. In doing so, we take an evolutionary and pragmatic view; we are interested in understanding why food-based programs exist and how countries can benefit from transformations such as that of Chhattisgarh, not in determining whether those programs should exist.


Food subsidies and cash transfers in Egypt: Evaluating general equilibrium benefits and trade-offs

Food subsidies and cash transfers in Egypt: Evaluating general equilibrium benefits and trade-offs

Author: Breisinger, Clemens

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2021-06-02

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13:

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Most Egyptians receive food subsidies, which are the cornerstone of the country’s social protection system. The government recently attempted to reduce subsidies, with limited success, and introduced a cash transfer program targeting the poor. We use a dynamic general equilibrium model of the Egyptian economy to evaluate the growth and distributional impacts of subsidy reforms and cash transfers. We find that the welfare of poor households would be enhanced by a smaller, but better targeted food subsidy program, and that, if the cost savings from reforms are channeled into investment, faster economic growth would eventually outweigh any short-term welfare losses. However, most of the gains from subsidy reforms accrue to nonpoor households. Combining subsidy reforms with cash transfers leads to the largest welfare gains for the poor, while leaving the welfare of nonpoor households largely intact. The latter is crucial to maintaining support for ongoing subsidy reform efforts.


A review of food subsidy research at IFPRI

A review of food subsidy research at IFPRI

Author: Farrar, Curt

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2000-01-25

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13:

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Since its earliest years IFPRI has conducted research on food subsidies, concentrating on methods to achieve the social objectives of subsidies without undue distortion of the economy or excessive economic and political costs. Studies have been conducted in eleven countries, several of which have been the site of more than one project. IFPRI research on food subsidies has had, and continues to have, significant impact at the country level. Moreover, the cumulative weight of the research has influenced how the development community regards food subsidy issues.