How can hosting refugees become more sustainable? Can the costs of humanitarian assistance be reduced while boosting economic development for both refugees and host communities at the same time? In the lead-up to #WorldRefugeeDay, this event will feature lightning talks and a panel discussion to explore solutions to these pressing issues. Learn more: [ Ссылка ] #refugeecrisis
AGENDA & SPEAKERS
00:00 Opening remarks by Xavier Devictor, Adviser, Fragility, Conflict, and Violence Group, World Bank Group
02:15 Presentation: “Cost Savings on Humanitarian Assistance Thanks to Refugee Economic Participation” by Karishma Silva, Economist, Education Global Practice, World Bank Group
13:50 Importance of the economic environment: Evidence from Kenya by Olive Nsababera, Economist, Poverty & Equity Global Practice, World Bank Group
19:14 Does access to land improve economic inclusion? Evidence from Uganda by Aziz Atamanov, Senior Economist, Poverty & Equity Global Practice, World Bank Group
23:42 Rather poor than living in a camp: Evidence from Jordan by Johannes Hoogeveen, Global Lead, Fragile and Conflict-Affected States, World Bank Group
30:05 Introduction of the panel discussion
- Jean-Christophe Carret, Country Director, Middle East Department, World Bank Group
- Abdouraouf Gnon Konde, Regional Director for West and Central Africa, UNHCR @UNHCR
- Daria Jamil, Chief Development Officer, Basmeh & Zeitooneh for Relief and Development
Presentations
- Veronica Waeni Nzioki, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the UN in Geneva
- Dominique Favre, Executive Director , EDS24 , Switzerland
- Moderation: Xavier Devictor, Adviser, Fragility, Conflict, and Violence Group, World Bank Group
32:48 Economic inclusion of refugees: Challenges and opportunities
38:33 Visions of Kenya as a refugee-hosting country
44:12 Support to refugees: From a humanitarian to a development perspective
50:43 Support to refugees, host communities, and hosting government efforts
57:17 Development community: Towards stronger enhanced responsibility
1:04:55 Target actions: Supportive environment, perceptions, mindsets
1:10:23 Hosting countries and policy frameworks
1:16:06 Support from the international community: The case of Kenya
1:20:52 How the World Bank is dealing with competing development priorities
1:26:36 Closing remarks: Hope on the horizon
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