Yemen Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) and Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) – Transfer value calculation guidance

The objective of this technical note is to provide direction and guidance to Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) actors in Yemen on the calculation of the transfer values for Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) using the Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB). In light of the current economic context in Yemen, and price inflation of basic commodities since the last update made to the MEB transfer value in September 2022, the Cash & Market Working Group (CMWG) partners agreed to review and update MEB and MPCA TV. The guideline is dynamic and will be updated bi-annually to reflect the evolving economic, and it is a result of a regular collaboration with relevant clusters (FSAC, Shelter, WASH and Health) in Yemen as well as CMWG partners, REACH Initiatives and Cash Cap.