The Myth of Self-Reliance

Zusatztext

<p> For many refugees, economic survival in refugee camps is extraordinarily difficult. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative research , this volume challenges the reputation of a self-reliant model given to Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana and sheds light on considerable economic inequality between refugee households.By following the same refugee households over several years,<em>The Myth of Self-Reliance</em> also provides valuable insights into refugees experiences of repatriation to Liberia after protracted exile and their responses to the ending of refugee status for remaining refugees in Ghana.</p>

Autorenportrait

<p><strong>Naohiko Omata</strong> is Associate Professor at the Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford. Based on extensive research in Sub-Saharan Africa, Naohiko has published widely on refugee livelihoods, rights and repatriation including a co-authored book<em>Refugee Economies: Forced Displacement and Development</em> (2016) and articles in the<em>Journal of Refugee Studies</em>,<em>Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies</em> and<em>Community Development Journal</em>. Previously, he worked as a practitioner and consultant for UNDP, UNHCR and international and local NGOs in various Sub-Saharan African countries.</p>

Weitere Details