1. The Economic Life of Refugees, by Karen Jacobsen
2. Refugee Community Organisations and Dispersal: networks, resources and social capital, by David Griffiths, Nando Sigona and Roger Zetter
See below for descriptions.
1. The Economic Life of Refugees, Karen Jacobsen (Kumarian Press, 2005).
People who cross borders are usually seen as either migrants looking to
pursue economic activities, or as refugees fleeing violence and
persecution. But migrants cross for a mix of reasons and those who are
forcibly displaced, such as refugees, are economic actors too. Many of
the innovative ideas influencing migration theory are being applied to
the study of refugee livelihoods, and this book provides an introduction
to this research and thinking. The book explores the economic
activities of refugees in protracted situations in a variety of
settings: in camps, in urban areas, and in third countries of the West.
One chapter explores how humanitarian programs and host government
programs can support the livelihoods of displaced people. The last
chapter proposes a model for a refugee policy in first asylum countries
that would support refugees' ability to support themselves, while taking
into account the increasingly restrictive refugee policies that have
come to characterize asylum worldwide.
For more information, see
http://www.kumarian.com/details.asp?title=The+Economic+Life+of+Refugees
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2. Refugee Community Organisations and Dispersal: networks, resources and social capital
David Griffiths, Nando Sigona and Roger Zetter
Policy Press, Bristol - publication date October 2005
The book is distinctive in combining theoretical discussion on the role of
networks, resources and social capital with fieldwork evidence and interviews
with members of RCOs, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and statutory
authorities. It:
- critically examines the impact of dispersal and current legislative change
on refugee communities and RCOs;
- explores the integrative role of RCOs;
- assesses the race relations framework in Britain and its effects on refugee
organisations;
- provides a thorough and up-to-date literature review
Refugee community organisations and dispersal is essential reading for
practitioners and policy makers, academics, researchers and students of social
policy, social geography, sociology and politics. Members of NGOs working with
refugees or in local government, community workers and members of refugee
communities themselves will also be keenly interested in the book. Comparative
issues raised by the research will be of direct interest to readers in other
countries.
For further information contact David Griffiths on [log in to unmask]
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