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Making Refugee Self-Reliance Work

This World Bank report calls for a shift from the traditional care-and-maintenance model of refugee response toward one centered on self-reliance. Its message is timely, coming as the humanitarian sector faces financial strain and searches for new ways to support some of the world’s most vulnerable people. The proposed development approach is more durable, cost-effective, and offers a more humane and dignified pathway for refugees. The report also highlights the importance of putting host governments at the center of the response by promoting refugee inclusion in national systems and channeling financing through state treasuries. Read the full report here.