All publications: displaced persons + refugees

From Aid to Opportunity

Lessons from over a decade of implementation of the ILO’s Approach to Inclusive Market Systems (AIMS) in fragile and forced displacement contexts

Jordan Impact Study

Rainwater harvesting units in Jordan: Assessment of effects

Rainwater harvesting is driving local economic development in Jordan. One third of farmers hired additional labour, creating more than 2,000 workdays, while nearly half inspired their neighbours to build 250+ cisterns on their own. A powerful...

ILO PROSPECTS Publication

Unlocking markets for climate resilience – Mapping private sector delivery of climate-smart solutions

This report maps private sector climate-smart solutions in Uganda to identify scalable, market-based approaches that strengthen resilience and livelihoods in refugee and host communities.

Financial inclusion of refugees and host communities in the Somali region of Ethiopia: A PROSPECTS partnership with Shabelle Bank

This case study examines how the ILO PROSPECTS partnership with Shabelle Bank is expanding access to Shariah-compliant financial services for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia’s Somali region. By combining tailored working-capital financing,...

Building a Unified Framework for Sustainable Formalisation and Economic Inclusion

Towards a Coordinated Approach to Formalisation in Jordan: Mapping Systems, Challenges, and Opportunities

The informal economy in Jordan plays a significant role in providing livelihoods, yet its scale and dynamics present important challenges for ensuring that workers and enterprises can benefit fully from the protections and opportunities of...

Factsheet

PROSPECTS Partnership Kenya: Building inclusive pathways for refugees and host communities

This factsheet details the PROSPECTS Partnership's support for Kenya's progressive shift toward refugee inclusion and self-reliance. It focuses on strengthening national systems across four pillars: Protection, Education, Economic Inclusion, and...

Briefing paper

PROSPECTS in Action: Vision, Milestones, and Impact

This briefing paper details the collective action of the PROSPECTS coalition (ILO, UNHCR, UNICEF, IFC and World Bank) supported by the Netherlands to improve the lives of forcibly displaced persons and host communities. It promotes self-reliance by...

Factsheet

PROSPECTS Partnership Ethiopia: Strengthening rights, inclusion, and dignified opportunities

This factsheet details the PROSPECTS Partnership's support for Ethiopia's progressive policies. It focuses on integrating over one million refugees into national systems, enhancing their rights, and promoting dignified economic and social...

Two -page summary

PROSPECTS in Action: Vision, Milestones, and Impact - Summary

This two-page summary details the PROSPECTS Partnership's vision and impact, demonstrating its shift from humanitarian aid to sustainable solutions for forced displacement. It promotes self-reliance and inclusion for forcibly displaced persons and...

Pathways to Market Inclusion for Urban Refugees and Host Communities

A Market System Analysis of the Beauty and Personal Care, Creative and Construction Sectors in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya

Assessing the impact of work permit fees on Syrian refugees and employers in Jordan

This report examines the anticipated impact of reinstating the full work permit fees for Syrian refugees in Jordan. Surveys, interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with the tripartite constituents by the research team. The report...

Bridging the Coverage Gap: Supporting Workers Through Subsidized Social Security Contributions

How can contribution subsidies make social insurance systems more inclusive? This global study examines how contribution subsidies can expand social insurance coverage while supporting system sustainability. Drawing on the ISSA–ILO Global Compendium...

ILO Brief

Enhancing Refugee and Host Community Livelihoods in Koshi Province, Nepal

A systemic strategy for the agriculture sector

Adapting on the edge: Accelerating climate resilience through market systems development in fragility and displacement context

The Impact of Socio-Economic Developments on Labour Markets in Syria and Neighbouring Countries

Regional Tripartite Forum Statement: Framework for Regional Dialogue

This document captures the key discussions and shared perspectives emerging from the Regional Tripartite Forum on the Impact of Socio-Economic Developments on Labour Markets in Syria and Neighbouring Countries, convened by the International Labour...

Factsheet

ILO PROSPECTS in Ethiopia - at a glance

This country factsheet provides an overview of the key interventions and results of PROSPECT programme implementation in Ethiopia.

ILO Working paper 150

Conflicts and Climate Change in South Sudan 2012-2023

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic impacts of conflict and climate shocks—particularly floods and droughts—on South Sudan between 2012 and 2023. By leveraging innovative remote sensing techniques and geospatial data, it...

ILO Brief

Embracing innovation and inclusion: Strengthening Kenya’s beauty sector for host communities and urban refugees

As refugee populations are dispersed within cities and often reluctant to come forward out of fear of legal repercussions, data on their profiles and opportunities is relatively scarce. To address this challenge, the ILO carried out a market systems...

ILO Brief

Constructing pathways: Enhancing employment and inclusion of host communities and urban refugees in Kenya’s construction sector

The report’s findings, outlined in this brief, shed light on the profiles of urban refugees, the sectors where they work or have potential to find decent livelihood opportunities, the key constraints currently limiting their inclusion, and the...

ILO Publication

Embracing digital in Uganda

A practical guide for freelancers, digital entrepreneurs and owners of micro and small enterprises.