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Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions - 2024

Bulgaria, 2024
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Reference ID
UNHCR_BUL_2024_PDM
Producer(s)
UNHCR
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Europe Post-Distribution Monitoring
Metadata
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Jan 21, 2025
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Feb 05, 2025
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  • Identification
  • Version
  • Scope
  • Coverage
  • Producers and sponsors
  • Sampling
  • Survey instrument
  • Data collection
  • Data Access
  • Contacts
  • Metadata production

    • Identification

    Survey ID number

    UNHCR_BUL_2024_PDM
    Title

    Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions - 2024
    Country
    Name Country code
    Bulgaria BGR
    Study type

    Sample Frame, Households [sf/hh]
    Abstract

    This dataset contains information from the Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) survey conducted by UNHCR to evaluate the outcomes of its cash-based interventions (CBI) in Bulgaria. The program, which transitioned from one-off assistance to a multi-transfer approach, provided financial aid to 7,178 individuals (3,054 households) between July 2023 and January 2024. Targeting vulnerable households, including those with disabilities, serious medical conditions, single parents, and older people without family support, the assistance aimed to meet basic needs and alleviate financial burdens. The PDM survey, conducted through remote telephone interviews with a randomized sample of 364 households in January-February 2024, assessed the effectiveness of the cash assistance program. Key findings indicate the assistance improved beneficiaries' living conditions, reduced financial pressures, and contributed to their overall well-being. The survey also identified operational challenges and opportunities for enhancing program delivery.
    Kind of Data

    Sample survey data [ssd]
    Unit of Analysis

    Household

    Version

    Version Description

    v2.1: Edited, cleaned, and anonymised data.
    Version Date

    2025-01-20

    Scope

    Notes

    The scope includes:

    • demographics
    • cash utilization
    • accommodation
    • expenditure patterns
    • livelihoods
    • satisfaction with assistance
    • feedback on humanitarian assistance
    Topics
    Topic
    Cash Assistance
    Basic Needs
    Keywords
    PDM Cash Assistance Needs assessment

    Coverage

    Geographic Coverage

    Bulgaria
    Universe

    Households registered under Temporary or International Protection in Bulgaria.

    Producers and sponsors

    Primary investigators
    Name
    UNHCR
    Producers
    Name
    UNHCR

    Sampling

    Sampling Procedure

    The sample was selected using a probability-based simple random sampling method, targeting households registered under Temporary or International Protection in Bulgaria. This ensured an unbiased representation across various demographics and geographic locations. A total of 364 households participated in the survey. Sampling was aligned with the program's operational coverage to accurately capture feedback from cash assistance recipients. Measures were implemented to address non-response bias, and replacement households were identified when necessary to maintain the target sample size.

    Survey instrument

    Questionnaires

    Key topics covered include cash assistance utilization, demographics, expenditure patterns, satisfaction, and feedback on the assistance program.

    Data collection

    Dates of Data Collection
    Start End
    2024-01-25 2024-03-13
    Mode of data collection
    • Computer Assisted Telephone Interview [cati]
    Data Collectors
    Name
    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
    Data Collection Notes

    Data was collected through telephone interviews with heads of household or other consenting adult members. The survey provided feedback on key areas, including cash utilization, challenges, and living conditions.

    Data Access

    Citation requirements

    UNHCR (2025). Bulgaria: Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions - 2024. Accessed from: https://microdata.unhcr.org

    Contacts

    Contacts
    Name Affiliation Email
    Curation team UNHCR ridlhq@unhcr.org

    Metadata production

    DDI Document ID

    UNHCR_BUL_2024_PDM
    Producers
    Name
    UNHCR
    Date of Metadata Production

    2025-01-21
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