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It
is commonly accepted that the image of refugees as helpless
victims who are dependent on the charity of others, is problematic.
In order to promote sustainable livelihoods, it is important
to understand refugee coping strategies: how do refugees themselves
create a livelihood under difficult circumstances, and how
successful are they? What about those who are unable to do
this: what is known about the marginal livelihoods of refugees?
Many
refugees may be forced to create illegal livelihoods, as it
is the only way to sustain themselves. What are the effects
of this illegality for refugees and host communities? And
what communal livelihood initiatives are known to exist: are
there ways that refugees are able to help each other? Has
there been any experience with involving refugee-run NGOs
or refugees in diaspora in the development and implementation
of projects? Are remittances being used in livelihood projects
in the region, maybe even contributing to the development
of the area in which they are hosted?
The
Evaluation and Policy Analysis Unit (EPAU) invites subscribers
to submit contributions on these and related issues.
 Deadline
for submissions -25th of November.
Submission
instructions
1. Send submissions directly to Cindy Horst, Network Moderator
at REF.NET@inter.NL.net.
2. Indicate in the subject line which newsletter and section
you would want your submission to fall under. If unknown please
leave blank
3. Provide the necessary url link and home page if relevant
4. Authors please ensure that the text has been edited prior
to submission
5. Once received the network moderator reserves the right
to screen the content of postings and will not necessarily
post all items received
For
more information please contact Cindy Horst at C.M.A.Horst@uva.nl
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