Malaysia Refugee Cash Assistance Feedback Monitoring, 2021

Malaysia-based feedback data from refugees on cash-based interventions collected by UNHCR in 2021. The Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) mechanism assesses the quality, sufficiency, and effectiveness of various assistance types, including basic needs, education, and shelter. The data is intended to improve accountability and the relevance of support provided to Persons of Concern.

Use Cases

• Assess program effectiveness based on feedback about assistance quality and sufficiency.
• Analyze utilization patterns of different cash assistance types mentioned, such as for basic needs, education, or shelter.
• Evaluate outcomes related to dignity and choice for refugees, as referenced in the description.

Strengths

• Data is collected by a recognized authority, UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency.
• Focuses on multiple specific assistance types, including Basic Needs (MPCA), Education, and Shelter repair.
• Last metadata update recorded on 2026-03-23 14:17:10.019471.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data is available only in PDF and WEB APP formats, which may hinder direct analysis.

Provenance

Source

UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Collection Method

Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) surveys conducted with a sample of refugee recipients.

Time Range

2021

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-23 14:17:10.019471; freshness should be verified

Geography

Malaysia