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Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions - 2025

Bulgaria, 2025
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Reference ID
UNHCR_BUL_2025_PDM
Producer(s)
UNHCR
Collections
Europe Post-Distribution Monitoring
Metadata
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Jan 31, 2025
Last modified
Mar 18, 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_2025_PDM
    Title

    Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions - 2025
    Country
    Name Country code
    Bulgaria BGR
    Study type

    Sample Frame, Households [sf/hh]
    Abstract

    The Bulgaria: Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions - 2025 dataset evaluates the impact of UNHCR’s cash-based interventions (CBI) in Bulgaria. Between October and December 2024, 4,225 households (9,158 individuals) received multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA), winterization support, and education grants. Additionally, the Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) provided cash-for-education assistance to 194 individuals. A post-distribution monitoring (PDM) survey was conducted via telephone interviews from January 16-28, 2025, with 431 randomly selected households, ensuring a 95% confidence level and a 5% margin of error. Of these, 40 were BRC beneficiaries, while 391 received support directly from UNHCR. The dataset captures household spending, financial coping strategies, and program effectiveness.
    Kind of Data

    Sample survey data [ssd]
    Unit of Analysis

    Household

    Version

    Version Description

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

    2025-01-31

    Scope

    Notes

    The scope includes:

    • cash assistance
    • basic needs
    • registration
    • legal assistance protection
    • domestic needs household support
    • livelihood and social cohesion
    • education
    Topics
    Topic
    Cash Assistance
    Basic Needs
    Keywords
    PDM Cash Assistance Needs assessment Monitoring

    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 who received cash assistance between October and December 2024. The sampling ensured an unbiased representation across various demographic and geographic characteristics.
    A total of 431 households participated in the survey. The sample size was determined to achieve a 95% confidence level with a 5% margin of error.
    To address non-response bias, replacement households were pre-identified, and follow-up attempts were conducted to maximize response rates.

    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
    2025-01-16 2025-01-28
    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 - 2025. Accessed from: https://microdata.unhcr.org

    Contacts

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

    Metadata production

    DDI Document ID

    UNHCR_BUL_2025_PDM
    Producers
    Name
    UNHCR
    Date of Metadata Production

    2025-01-31
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