Refugee Economies

Author : Alexander Betts,Louise Bloom,Josiah David Kaplan,Naohiko Omata
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198795681

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Refugee Economies by Alexander Betts,Louise Bloom,Josiah David Kaplan,Naohiko Omata Pdf

Refugees have rarely been studied by economists. Despite some pioneering research on the economic lives of refugees, there remains a lack of theory and empirical data through which to understand, and build upon, refugees' own engagement with markets. Yet, understanding these economic systems may hold the key to rethinking our entire approach to refugee assistance. If we can improve our knowledge of the resource allocation systems that shape refugees' lives and opportunities, then we may be able to understand the mechanisms through which these market-based systems can be made to work better and turn humanitarian challenges into sustainable opportunities. This book adopts an inter-disciplinary approach, based on original qualitative and quantitative data on the economic life of refugees, in order to begin to build theory on the economic lives of refugees. It focuses on the case of Uganda because it represents a relatively positive case. Unlike other governments in the region, it has taken the positive step to allow refugees the right to work and a significant degree of freedom of movement through it so-called 'Self-Reliance Strategy'. This allows a unique opportunity to explore what is possible when refugees have basic economic freedoms. The book shows that refugees have complex and varied economic lives, often being highly entrepreneurial and connected to the global economy. The implications are simple but profound: far from being an inevitable burden, refugees have the capacity to help themselves and contribute to their host societies - if we let them

Author : Alexander Betts
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780198870685

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The Wealth of Refugees by Alexander Betts Pdf

Displacement is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity, and it will become more so in the coming years as climate change and the impact of the coronavirus increase the extent of forced migration. The author confronts this head on with a set of realistic policy recommendations.

Author : Naohiko Omata
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781785335655

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The Myth of Self-Reliance by Naohiko Omata Pdf

For many refugees, economic survival in refugee camps is extraordinarily difficult. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative research , this volume challenges the reputation of a ‘self-reliant’ model given to Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana and sheds light on considerable economic inequality between refugee households.By following the same refugee households over several years, The Myth of Self-Reliance also provides valuable insights into refugees’ experiences of repatriation to Liberia after protracted exile and their responses to the ending of refugee status for remaining refugees in Ghana.

Author : Alexander Betts
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780192643667

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The Wealth of Refugees by Alexander Betts Pdf

We live in an age of displacement. Refugee numbers are increasing due to a proliferation of fragile states, and this problem will be exacerbated by climate change and the impact of COVID-19. And yet, rising populist nationalism has undermined the political willingness of rich countries to accept migrants and asylum seekers. Given these contradictory trends, how can we create sustainable refugee policies that enable displaced people to live in safety and dignity, while operating at scale? The Wealth of Refugees draws upon a decade of original qualitative and quantitative research to offer practical solutions. Focusing on refugees in camps and cities in Africa, it identifies approaches that can be effective in improving the welfare of refugees, increasing social cohesion between refugees and host communities, and reducing the need for onward migration. The book argues that the key lies in unlocking the potential contributions of refugees themselves. Refugees bring skills, talents, and aspirations and can be a benefit rather than a burden to receiving societies. Realizing this potential relies upon moving beyond a purely humanitarian focus to fully include refugees in host-country economies, build economic opportunities in refugee-hosting regions, and navigate the ambiguous politics of refugee protection.

Author : Sourav Kumar Das,Nidhi Chowdhary
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781839821929

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Refugee Crises and Third-World Economies by Sourav Kumar Das,Nidhi Chowdhary Pdf

The global political economy is currently in the midst of a refugee crisis, one that is complex and that remains poorly researched and under-theorized within both economics and political science. There is little understanding of the many diverse situations that led to it, and refugees are all too often included in the category of forced migrants.

Author : M. Czaika
Publisher : Springer
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230274204

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The Political Economy of Refugee Migration and Foreign Aid by M. Czaika Pdf

This book explores the determinants of forced migration and its political implications from an economic perspective. It describes the distribution of burdens from forced migration across countries, and analyzes the strategic interaction of national refugee policies to control refugee flows.

Author : Karen Jacobsen
Publisher : Kumarian Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781565492042

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The Economic Life of Refugees by Karen Jacobsen Pdf

What happens to refugees, the victims of forced migration, once the first rush of media attention and aid has passed and they must rebuild their lives essentially on their own? Karen Jacobsen explores the economic survival strategies of refugees, and the obstacles that they face, as they live in a protracted state of displacement. She also proposes alternative approaches for humanitarian agencies seeking to offer meaningful support.

Author : Chris Chancey,Katie Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1686032625

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Refugee Workforce by Chris Chancey,Katie Gibson Pdf

Refugee Workforce weaves dynamic stories of refugees and the companies who have engaged them with hard facts to provide readers with a compelling case for hiring refugees in the American workplace. Heated immigration debates rise to a boil as an unprecedented 70.8million, and counting, are displaced worldwide. While politicians fight to limit immigration, the U.S. economy struggles under the weight of a growing problem: a gaping hole in skilled trades workers.As of May 2019, job openings soared to over 7.5 million, leaving business owners desperate for skilled and dependable labor. With unemployment rates at their lowest in over half a century, where can these companies turn for the help they need?The labor shortage problem is growing, but we believe the answer to it has also been growing in cities across the United States: the refugee workforce.Refugees are individuals who have been forced to leave their home country because of war, persecution,ornatural disaster. Resettled in countries across the world, they must quickly acclimate to their new environments. They are resilient, and they are motivated--factors leading many refugees to take humble jobs well below their occupational and educational capacity in order to provide for themselves.In 2014, Chris Chancey began to recognize how these two needs, when put together, could serve as a solution to each other. Now, after five years of staffing American companies with the refugee workforce, he is more convinced than ever that hiring refugees is not only a socially responsible decision, but also a profitable decision.In "Refugee Workforce," author, Chris Chancey, shares his experiences, and pulls back the curtain on what he believes is the best-kept secret for the health of America's economy. Here's what people are saying about "Refugee Workforce": "With firsthand experience in placing refugees in businesses, Chris and Katie dispel the myths about refugees and establish the vital role refugees play in the U.S. workforce and economy." --ALI NOORANI, National Immigration Forum // "This book is a must read for manufacturing companies desperately seeking motivated and dependable employees." --DOUG GATES, Global Chair of Industrial Manufacturing, KPMG // "This message has the ability to change every workplace and every team. Putting action to this book makes all our lives better." --JEFF SHINABARGER, President, Plywood People // "This book serves as a practical resource for companies looking to hire and retain dependable team members-- improving their own competitiveness while helping both refugee and host communities thrive together." --PREMAL SHAH, Co-founder, Kiva // "I'm happy this resource exists to support any business owner facing labor and talent changes as they move towards a stronger future for their business." --TARA RUSSELL, Senior VP, Global Impact at Carnival Corporation

Author : Alexander Betts,Louise Bloom,Josiah Kaplan,Naohiko Omata
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780192515223

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Refugee Economies by Alexander Betts,Louise Bloom,Josiah Kaplan,Naohiko Omata Pdf

Refugees have rarely been studied by economists. Despite some pioneering research on the economic lives of refugees, there remains a lack of theory and empirical data through which to understand, and build upon, refugees' own engagement with markets. Yet, understanding these economic systems may hold the key to rethinking our entire approach to refugee assistance. If we can improve our knowledge of the resource allocation systems that shape refugees' lives and opportunities, then we may be able to understand the mechanisms through which these market-based systems can be made to work better and turn humanitarian challenges into sustainable opportunities. This book adopts an inter-disciplinary approach, based on original qualitative and quantitative data on the economic life of refugees, in order to begin to build theory on the economic lives of refugees. It focuses on the case of Uganda because it represents a relatively positive case. Unlike other governments in the region, it has taken the positive step to allow refugees the right to work and a significant degree of freedom of movement through it so-called 'Self-Reliance Strategy'. This allows a unique opportunity to explore what is possible when refugees have basic economic freedoms. The book shows that refugees have complex and varied economic lives, often being highly entrepreneurial and connected to the global economy. The implications are simple but profound: far from being an inevitable burden, refugees have the capacity to help themselves and contribute to their host societies - if we let them

Author : Adèle Garnier,Liliana Lyra Jubilut,Kristin Bergtora Sandvik
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1785339443

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Refugee Resettlement by Adèle Garnier,Liliana Lyra Jubilut,Kristin Bergtora Sandvik Pdf

Examining resettlement practices worldwide and drawing on contributions from anthropology, law, international relations, social work, political science, and numerous other disciplines, this ground-breaking volume highlights the conflicts between refugees’ needs and state practices, and assesses international, regional and national perspectives on resettlement, as well as the bureaucracies and ideologies involved. It offers a detailed understanding of resettlement, from the selection of refugees to their long-term integration in resettling states, and highlights the relevance of a lifespan approach to resettlement analysis.

Author : Naohiko Omata
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781785335648

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The Myth of Self-Reliance by Naohiko Omata Pdf

For many refugees, economic survival in refugee camps is extraordinarily difficult. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative research conducted over several years, this volume challenges the reputation of a 'self-reliant' model given to Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana and sheds light on considerable economic inequality between refugee households. "The Myth of Self-Reliance" provides valuable insights into refugees' experiences of repatriation to Liberia after protracted exile and their responses to the ending of refugee status for remaining refugees in Ghana.

Author : Bimal Ghosh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319752747

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Refugee and Mixed Migration Flows by Bimal Ghosh Pdf

This book provides an insightful analysis of the looming refugee and mixed migration crisis in the context of four major, contemporary flows: two in west and east Europe, and one each in the Americas and Asia. The analysis, in each case, is followed by a judicious identification of the key issues involved and the presentation of a set of proposed policy responses to them. The discussion is then placed in a global setting and dovetailed with the recently launched United Nations initiative to adopt global compacts on refugees and migrants. The author brings to this book, the first of its kind, his vast experience of advising, and actively engaging with, many of the principal international organisations concerned with refugee and migration issues. This book will be of interest to researchers, students, NGOs, professional bodies, national ministries, international organisations and rights groups in the fields of economics, public finance, political economy, human rights and refugee law, and international relations and demography.

Author : Alexander Betts,Louise Bloom,Josiah David Kaplan,Naohiko Omata
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Refugee camps
ISBN : OCLC:903172271

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Refugee Economies by Alexander Betts,Louise Bloom,Josiah David Kaplan,Naohiko Omata Pdf

Author : Alexander Betts,Gil Loescher
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780199580743

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Refugees in International Relations by Alexander Betts,Gil Loescher Pdf

Drawing together the work and ideas of a combination of the world's leading and emerging International Relations scholars, Refugees in International Relations considers what ideas from International Relations can offer our understanding of the international politics of forced migration. The insights draw from across the theoretical spectrum of International Relations from realism to critical theory to feminism, covering issues including international cooperation, security, and the international political economy.

Author : Jay Marlowe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351977586

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Belonging and Transnational Refugee Settlement by Jay Marlowe Pdf

The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781315268958, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. The image we have of refugees is one of displacement – from their homes, families and countries – and yet, refugee settlement is increasingly becoming an experience of living simultaneously in places both proximate and distant, as people navigate and transcend international borders in numerous and novel ways. At the same time, border regimes remain central in defining the possibilities and constraints of meaningful settlement. This book examines the implications of ‘belonging’ in numerous places as increased mobilities and digital access create new global connectedness in uneven and unexpected ways. Belonging and Transnational Refugee Settlement positions refugee settlement as an ongoing transnational experience and identifies the importance of multiple belongings through several case studies based on original research in Australia and New Zealand, as well as at sites in the US, Canada and the UK. Demonstrating the interplay between everyday and extraordinary experiences and broadening the dominant refugee discourses, this book critiques the notion that meaningful settlement necessarily occurs in ‘local’ places. The author focuses on the extraordinary events of trauma and disasters alongside the everyday lives of refugees undertaking settlement, to provide a conceptual framework that embraces and honours the complexities of working with the ‘trauma story’ and identifies approaches to see beyond it. This book will appeal to those with an interest in migration and diaspora studies, human geography and sociology.