Multi-sector Rapid Needs Assessment and Post-Distribution Monitoring of Cash-Based Intervention - Round 1, May 2020

The Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA)/Cash-Based Intervention Post-Distribution (CBI PDM) Monitoring Household Survey was conducted in Thailand in May 2020. The RNA and PDM were designed as a phone-based survey targeting urban refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand to assess their needs and evaluate the effectiveness of the CBI program in light of COVID-19. UNHCR Thailand and its partners work to ensure that the protection needs of urban refugees and asylum seekers are met during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having observed increased levels of vulnerability relating to restrictions on movement, loss of livelihood opportunities and access to healthcare, the RNA aims to strengthen the understanding of the situation, need and vulnerabilities of the forced displaced population. This survey focuses on COVID-19 knowledge, experience, behaviour and norms, health, education, employment and access to basic necessities. The findings aim to provide evidence to evaluate and design protection and programme interventions. Since May 2016, UNHCR Thailand has been using multi-purpose CBI PDM to provide protection, assistance and services to the most vulnerable refugees in the urban areas. The number of urban refugees approaching UNHCR for financial support has more than doubled since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure that UNHCR’s multi purpose CBI framework for urban refugees in Thailand is effective, the monitoring was conducted simultaneously with the RNA. PDM is a mechanism to collect and understand refugees' feedback on the quality, sufficiency, utilization and effectiveness of the cash assistance. The findings of the PDM support the assessment of the impact of CBI for urban refugees in Thailand affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the appropriateness of funding levels, distribution modalities and the use of cash to support refugees.

2020年5月，泰国境内开展了快速需求评估（Rapid Needs Assessment, RNA）/现金援助发放后监测（Cash-Based Intervention Post-Distribution, CBI PDM）入户调查。本次RNA与PDM均采用电话调查形式，针对泰国境内城市难民与寻求庇护者开展，旨在评估该群体的需求，并结合新冠肺炎（COVID-19）疫情背景，研判现金援助项目的实施成效。联合国难民署（UNHCR）泰国办事处及其合作伙伴致力于在新冠肺炎疫情期间，保障城市难民与寻求庇护者的保护需求得到满足。鉴于行动限制、生计机会丧失与医疗服务获取渠道受阻等因素导致该群体脆弱性加剧，本次RNA旨在深化对被迫流离失所人群的处境、需求与脆弱性的认知。本调查涵盖新冠肺炎相关知识、经历、行为与认知规范、健康、教育、就业及基本生活物资获取情况等维度。调查结果旨在为评估与制定保护干预措施及项目方案提供实证支撑。自2016年5月起，联合国难民署泰国办事处便已采用多用途CBI PDM，为城市地区处境最弱势的难民提供保护、援助与相关服务。新冠肺炎疫情暴发以来，向联合国难民署寻求经济援助的城市难民人数已翻倍有余。为确保联合国难民署针对泰国城市难民的多用途现金援助框架切实有效，本次监测与RNA同步开展。PDM作为一种调研机制，用于收集并了解难民对现金援助的质量、充足性、使用情况与实施效果的反馈意见。PDM的调研结果，将助力评估新冠肺炎疫情影响下，泰国城市难民现金援助项目的实施成效，同时研判资助额度、发放方式及现金救助用途的合理性。