Over the last decade, a growing body of literature has emerged which is concerned with the
question of what form a promising concept of social resilience might take. In this article we …

Rapid urbanisation is a key characteristic of the modern world, interacting with and
reinforcing other global mega trends, including armed conflict, climate change, crime …

Refugees have rarely been studied by economists. Despite some pioneering research on
the economic lives of refugees, there remains a lack of theory and empirical data through …

Background Families and friends who give care to people with mental disorders (MDs) are
affected in a variety of ways and degrees. The interplay of caregiving consequences …

Although not new topics in the field of refugee studies, self-reliance, livelihoods and
entrepreneurship have recently taken on a heightened emphasis. However, critical …

Digital platforms are restructuring how many companies and industries function, including
humanitarian organisations that operate in complex environments and serve vulnerable …

This paper investigates how social dimensions of life in local communities are affected by
the long-term presence of Congolese refugees in Rwanda, paying particular attention to …

The global refugee crisis reveals refugees and other forcibly displaced persons (FDP) are
uniquely vulnerable consumers on a dynamic pathway precipitated by trigger events that …

Description: New York: Berghahn Books, 2017.| Series: Studies in forced migration; volume
36| Includes bibliographical references and index.| Identifiers: LCCN 2017012307 (print) …

Physical security is paramount if any country is to progress both politically and economically.
This article examines the problem of physical insecurity in Dadaab refugee camps in …