Bangladesh Cash Working Group

South East Flood Response with Cash Transfer Programming

How to calculate cash transfer size

• The biggest criteria is what needs is your cash transfer expected to cover. Consider below questions when setting your CTP amount.

- How much will it cost for intended beneficiaries to purchase goods in local markets?

- Are there any other goods and services on which HH may spend available cash?

- Are prices likely increase during the project?

Bangladesh Cash Working Group, 2015

SE Flood/Cyclone Response Package CalculationPhase Intervention Value Duration

First 3 months Unconditional Cash Grant (UCG) Tk. 3,000/ month/HH 3 months

3-6 months Cash for work (45 days @ 200 BDT) Tk. 9,000/HH 3 months

0-9 months Cash grant for livelihood Tk. 8,000/HH 9 months

• If your agency intends to cover immediate basic needs for survival, the minimum food basket in Bangladesh is 2,587taka per HH monthly. You should top up with additional amount to include water, fuel, and transport to support the HH with min expenditure.

• CFW rate is confirmed with the DDM. (July, 15)• For livelihood conditional cash grant, consider different assets/materials by

location.• For the possible price change, the CWG encourages intervening agencies

to monitor the market price on regular basis. (monitoring tool already available)

• Consult beneficiaries and community to ensure their expectations!

Bangladesh Cash Working Group, 2015