Wealth of Refugees Betts Alexander
Wealth of Refugees Betts Alexander We live in an age of displacement. And yet, rising populist nationalism has undermined the political willingness of rich countries to accept migrants and asylum…
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Wealth of Refugees Betts Alexander
We live in an age of displacement. And yet, rising populist nationalism has undermined the political willingness of rich countries to accept migrants and asylum seekers. 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.
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. 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. The book argues that