Protracted displacement has reshaped the global refugee landscape, with the majority of refugees hosted in low- and middle-income countries. In these contexts, effective protection requires moving beyond short-term humanitarian responses toward inclusive, resilience-based, and development-oriented approaches. This course is designed specifically for host countries and practitioners seeking practical tools to align refugee protection frameworks with national development priorities while upholding international refugee law and human rights standards.
Drawing on the principles of the Global Compact on Refugees and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the programme explores how to operationalize the humanitarian–development nexus in policy, financing, and institutional practice. Participants will examine strategies to promote refugee self-reliance, strengthen social cohesion, mobilize development financing, and embed protection safeguards within national systems.
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