Housing Key To Economic Security For Displaced People

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Internally Displaced People (IDPs) who have access to adequate housing are over three times more likely to not rely on humanitarian assistance and twice as likely to have stable income according to a study published today by the International Organization for Migration's Global Data Institute (GDI) in partnership with Georgetown University in the United States.

The PROGRESS report focuses on 15 countries, providing crucial insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by IDPs. It shows the importance of job creation, security, and fostering a sense of belonging within communities for overcoming displacement-related vulnerabilities and, subsequently, reduce disparities between IDPs and their host communities.?

Fifteen countries currently host 37.5 million of the 71.1 million IDPs worldwide, a concentration that underscores the critical need for swift and targeted interventions to address internal displacement amid escalating humanitarian crises.?

The report focuses on the countries: Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Libya, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Vanuatu and Yemen.

Data shows that the longer IDPs are displaced, the more likely they are to prefer local integration or settlement elsewhere rather than returning home. However, there are important variations depending on the drivers of displacement (conflict or natural hazard), living situation (camp vs. non-camp), age, and gender.?

Sustainable solutions hinge on inclusive development finance. Empowering IDPs through initiatives like microfinance and support for small businesses is seen as a pathway to self-reliance.?

Significant gender disparities are brought to the forefront, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions in areas such as security, income stability, and shelter for female-headed households.?

People-Centered Solutions: The report underscores the significance of people-centered, operationally relevant strategies. Long-term solutions, including local integration, job creation, security, and a sense of belonging, are pivotal for sustainable outcomes.?

Tags : Internally Displaced People Empowering IDPs Afghanistan Central African Republic Chad Colombia Ethiopia Iraq Libya Mozambique Niger Nigeria Somalia South Sudan Sudan Vanuatu Yemen.