The Dadaab Dilemma: A Study on Livelihood Activities and Opportunities for Dadaab Refugees

Author(s)
Kamau, C. et al.
Publication language
English
Pages
71pp
Date published
01 Aug 2013
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Capacity development, Livelihoods, Forced displacement and migration
Countries
Kenya, Somalia
Organisations
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
The emphasis of this study is not so much on collecting more data, but on analysing the issues that impinge on developing effective livelihood strategies for the refugees – both those who will go back to Somalia, and those who will stay, either temporarily in the camps, or (to be realistic) elsewhere in Kenya.
 
Study objective
A Joint Assessment Mission (JAM) of 20121 argued for increased support for vocational training, and an expansion of existing activities in order to improve self-reliance opportunities for the refugees – and also for vulnerable host community members. In line with that recommendation, this study – commissioned by the Danish Refugee Council – is geared towards developing a strategy to support planning of livelihood interventions implemented by partners operating in the Dadaab refugee camps.