This paper investigates the impact of the long-term presence of Congolese refugees on the social life of host communities in Rwanda. By the end of 2017, Rwanda hosted over 80,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Forced displacement, social cohesion, and the state: Evidence from eight new studies
This article synthesizes new evidence on the relationship between forced displacement and social cohesion.
Social Cohesion and Forced Displacement: A Synthesis of New Research
This report synthesizes findings from 26 background studies on forced displacement and social cohesion, prepared under the “Building the Evidence on Protracted Forced Displacement: A Multi-Stakeholder Partnership,” established in 2016 by the UK Government, the World Bank, and UNHCR.
Consequences of a massive refugee influx on firm performance and market structure
This paper identifies the impact of Syrian refugees on firm performance and market structure in Türkiye. The analysis focuses on the period ending in 2015, when Türkiye hosted 2.5 million Syrian refugees, most of whom were living in urban areas.
Immigration and occupational downgrading in Colombia
This paper investigates the impact of Venezuelan migration on the Colombian labor market, focusing on the phenomenon of occupational downgrading.
The Causes and Consequences of Refugee Flows: A Contemporary Reanalysis
This article reevaluates and extends 28 multi-country studies investigating the causes and consequences of refugee flows. The authors leverage newly released flow data from the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to provide a contemporary reanalysis of these studies.
A Glimpse into the Minds of Thais: Unveiling the Factors Influencing Thai Local Attitudes towards Myanmar Refugees
This article examines the factors affecting attitudes towards refugees in Thailand. As of May 2024, there were 84,000 refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar in Thailand.
Refugees and the education of host populations: Evidence from the Syrian inflow to Jordan
This paper examines the effect of Syrian refugees on the educational outcomes of Jordanian students. The focus is on the period after the mass arrival of Syrian refugees in Jordan, which began in early 2013. The government of Jordan allowed most school-age Syrians to attend public schools, resulting in Syrian students comprising approximately 7 percent of the total population in Jordanian public schools.
Labour market and redistributive consequences of the Syrian refugees in Turkey
This paper examines the impact of Syrian refugees on the labor market outcomes of Turkish nationals and how these effects are distributed across workers and regions. Prior to 2016, Syrian refugees did not have work permits and predominantly worked in the informal labor market, particularly in low-wage, labor-intensive sectors such as construction and agriculture. Even after work permits became available, they were limited in practice.
Understanding the Dynamics of Refugee Impact on Employment: Evidence from Northern Uganda
This paper explores the impact of refugees on local employment opportunities in Northern Uganda. Uganda hosts more than 1.5 million refugees, with around 1 million from South Sudan.