Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions 2024

Bulgaria, 2024

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Reference ID

BGR_2024_PDM-CBI_v01_M

Producer(s)

UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

Collection(s)

United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

Metadata

Documentation in PDF DDI/XML JSON

Study website

Created on

Mar 25, 2025

Last modified

Mar 25, 2025

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Identification

Survey ID number

BGR_2024_PDM-CBI_v01_M

Title

Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions 2024

Abbreviation or Acronym

PDM-CBI 2024

Country/Economy

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

Version 2.1: 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	Affiliation
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)	UN

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	Affiliation	Abbreviation
UN Refugee Agency	UN	UNHCR

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

Name	Affiliation	Email
Curation team	UNHCR	ridlhq@unhcr.org

Metadata production

DDI Document ID

DDI_BGR_2024_PDM-CBI_v01_M

Producers

Name	Abbreviation	Affiliation	Role
UN Refugee Agency	UNHCR	UN	Metadata producer
Development Data Group	DECDG	The World Bank	Metadata adapted for World Bank Microdata Library

Date of Metadata Production

2025-01-21

Metadata version

DDI Document version

Identical to a metadata (UNHCR_BUL_2024_PDM) published on UNHCR catalog (https://microdata.unhcr.org/index.php/home). Some of the metadata fields have been edited.

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