No Place To Stay? Reflections on the Syrian Refugee Shelter Policy in Lebanon (original) (raw)

Abstract

The research seeks to contribute to the policy debates pertaining to the question of establishing camps for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. In response to the critical need for research and analysis on this topic, this report addresses the emerging challenges of providing shelter for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, hosting them and ensuring their protection. The matter of securing adequate shelter for Syrian refugees, the report argues, cannot be understood without unpacking the complex web of historical, political, socioeconomic and governance conditions specific to the Lebanese context. Based on evidence collected from extensive literature review, fieldwork, interviews and focus group discussions conducted in Lebanon for this study, the report provides the myriad of concerned actors involved in refugee shelter issues, such as local authorities, governmental institutions, non-governmental organizations, UN agencies, and other international organizations, with recommendations to make informed decisions and enact effective policies that apply to the Lebanese context.

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