The World Bank – UNHCR Joint Data Center on Forced Displacement (JDC) is pleased to announce its 4^th Research Conference on Forced Displacement, organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics of Chulalongkorn University, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the World Bank.

The Research Conferences held so far have contributed to JDC’s objectives by providing an ideal space for stimulating the production of quantitative research on forced displacement, offering a platform for interaction between researchers and practitioners, and identifying thematic, population and geographical gaps in our knowledge on forced displacement.

We are happy to continue the important collaboration with our partners on filling evidence gaps on the forcibly displaced and stateless persons, with a specific focus on low- and middle-income countries.

The next Conference seeks to address in particular the following topics:

• Quantitative analysis of drivers and effects of self-reliance among the forcibly displaced, stateless people and the host communities.

• Quantitative research on pathways to and the impact of economic inclusion of forcibly displaced and stateless people, including evidence on skills development, job integration, private sector investments, and entrepreneurship.

• Socioeconomic evidence on the return of displaced populations, reintegration challenges, and durable solutions.

• Methodological innovations in quantitative forced displacement research (e.g., sampling, data collection methods).

• Operational and policy impact of data and evidence in displacement settings.

To be considered for inclusion in the program, completed papers or extended abstracts should be submitted to [email protected] by January 5, 2026. Papers and extended abstracts should be submitted in English. The papers for the final program will be selected by a scientific committee.

The conference will take place in person. For any questions please email [email protected] or contact Domenico Tabasso at [email protected].

Please note that the Joint Data Center and organizing partners cannot cover travel and accommodation costs for conference participants.

Download the Call for Papers (PDF)