Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions 2024
Bulgaria, 2024
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BGR_2024_PDM-CBI_v01_M
Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions 2024
PDM-CBI 2024
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | BGR |
Sample Frame, Households [sf/hh]
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.
Sample survey data [ssd]
Household
Version
Version 2.1: Edited, cleaned, and anonymised data.
2025-01-20
Scope
The scope includes:
- demographics
- cash utilization
- accommodation
- expenditure patterns
- livelihoods
- satisfaction with assistance
- feedback on humanitarian assistance
| Topic |
|---|
| Cash Assistance |
| Basic Needs |
Coverage
Bulgaria
Households registered under Temporary or International Protection in Bulgaria.
Producers and sponsors
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) | UN |
| Name |
|---|
| UNHCR |
Sampling
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
Key topics covered include cash assistance utilization, demographics, expenditure patterns, satisfaction, and feedback on the assistance program.
Data collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-25 | 2024-03-13 |
- Computer Assisted Telephone Interview [cati]
| Name | Affiliation | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| UN Refugee Agency | UN | UNHCR |
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
UNHCR (2025). Bulgaria: Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions 2024. Accessed from: https://microdata.unhcr.org
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| Curation team | UNHCR | ridlhq@unhcr.org |
Metadata production
DDI_BGR_2024_PDM-CBI_v01_M
| 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 |
2025-01-21
Metadata 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.