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Executive SummaryIn this study, we review existing research, both theoretical and empirical, on the impact offorcibly displaced persons on residents’ livelihoods in host communities in developing countries, with an emphasis on African experiences. An inflow of a large number of refugees represents a large challenge to any host community. This is especially true in developing […]

Parliamentary Assembly The Assembly is alarmed by the fact that migration into Europe in the last decade triggered numerousnegative reactions, fuelled by a public discourse inducing fear and resentment towards people arriving fromother countries. The term “integration” identifies a dynamic process of mutual adaptation where both migrantsand host societies bear some responsibilities in its fulfilment. […]

While the potential length of stay of Ukrainian refugees1 in their host countries is uncertain, many of the working-age adults will seek to work during their stay. In general, refugees face specific labour market integration challenges compared with other migrants. Relative to other refugees, Ukrainian refugees have some characteristics that facilitate their integration prospects (e.g. educational profile, […]

The current refugee crisis is the biggest since the Second World War, with 1,865 people having died in the last six months while crossing the Mediterranean. Due to the scale of this crisis, people in unaffected regions have come to associate the term ‘refugee’ with destitute migrants fleeing their homes and taking highly dangerous journeys […]

This background paper was prepared for the OECD Development Centre’s Policy Dialogue on Migration and Development in Paris on 2 October 2017. It is submitted to delegates for information.The paper reviews the limited but growing literature on the economic impact of refugees on low and middle-income destination countries, showing that there are both winners and […]

Ethiopia is one of the main refugee-hosting countriesin Africa, with more than 900,000 refugees andasylum seekers in 2023. Many live in camps butincreasing numbers are moving to cities. Ethiopia’sinternational commitments and new legislation providescope for policy innovation, to which this workingpaper contributes. The paper reports findings of theProtracted Displacement in an Urban World project REAMORE

A general view of Hitsats refugee camp in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, photographed in 2019. Natalia Paszkiewicz/Handout via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights, opens new tabGENEVA, July 13 (Reuters) – A group of United Nations investigators and experts called on Ethiopia on Thursday to halt the deportation of Eritreans, as well as the arbitrary detention of […]

Ethiopia is one of the main refugee-hosting countries in Africa, with more than 900,000 refugees and asylum seekers in 2023. Many live in camps but increasing numbers are moving to cities. Ethiopia’s international commitments and new legislation provide scope for policy innovation, to which this working paper contributes. The paper reports findings of the ‘Protracted […]

Shire Operation: Due to the increasing influx of refugees, UNHCR and ARRA, opened and established a fourth camp (Hitsats). On average, new arrivals are estimated at about 1500 individuals every month. Key achievements in 2013 include: Construction of permanent and user friendly shelters in Mai-Aini, Adi-Harush and Hitsats Participation in vocational training activities for some […]