A Social safety net is a non-contributory system of assistance that protects the most vulnerable families and individuals from extreme socio-economic situations that put their lives and livelihoods at risk. Social safety net programs are a crucial component that focuses on adequate service welfare and includes food subsidies, cash transfers, and emergency alleviation.
Egypt
The GoE has invested in various social safety net programmes, some of the main ones include; Haya Karima “decent Life Initiative” Takaful and Karama (solidarity and dignity), and Egyptian subsidy program.