Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Interventions - 2024

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.