The World Bank, in collaboration with UNHCR and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO), is leading a series of 26 working papers on the broad themes of forced displacement and social cohesion. The World Bank commissioned these papers from academics with expertise in the field of forced displacement. These papers examine forced displacement, inequality, access to services and policies, and the relationship between forcibly displaced persons and their host communities in a range of low-, middle-, and high-income countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. investigating the association between social cohesion. , and Europe. This series of papers is Building evidence on forced displacement.
Overall, the findings show that displacement can exacerbate inequalities and the potential for conflict, especially in areas with limited access to services and few economic opportunities. However, inclusive policies and development investments for both forcibly displaced people and host communities can effectively reduce the negative impacts of displacement and promote social cohesion. Several studies have shown that progressive policies that provide refugees and internally displaced persons with the right to work, freedom of movement, access to social services, and property It can promote social and economic integration without causing a backlash.
1. The role of baseline conditions in host communities
These papers argue that the social, economic, and political context of the host community is critical to how the presence of displaced people affects social cohesion.
2. Socio-economic conditions, attitudes and behaviors of the host community
These studies examine how displacement affects social and economic outcomes in host communities, such as public goods and services, labor markets, and levels of attitudes and perceptions, and how this impacts social cohesion. I am considering whether.
3. Contribution of refugees to socio-economic situation
The arrival of displaced people can affect behavior (e.g. job search, interpersonal relationships, conflict) and socio-economic conditions (e.g. economic inequality, wealth) in ways that affect social cohesion. .
4. Policy interventions that affect social cohesion in displacement situations
These papers analyze specific policy interventions that have the potential to facilitate the integration of refugees and internally displaced persons into host communities.
5. Socio-economic situation, attitudes and behavior of displaced persons
These studies examine how displacement affects the social cohesion of refugees and internally displaced persons by shaping their lives, including socio-economic status, educational outcomes, civic participation, and psychological experiences. is focused on.