Large corporations such as MasterCard, Safaricom, Deloitte and Unilever are increasingly seeing refugee camps as opportunities for business. I wrote about this growing trend for francophone weekly Jeune Afrique....
Uganda has some of the world's most progressive policies in terms of refugee integration – at least on paper. For Le Monde Afrique, we look at the disparities between these policies and the reality on the ground....
In 10 years, 41-year-old Mesfin Getahun went from sweeping floors and washing dishes in one of Kakuma's numerous restaurants to running a business empire in the camp, importing products from Kenya and abroad. The story of Mesfin the wholesaler was published in Le Monde Afrique. Photography by...
The first publication of #RefugeeEconomics looks at Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood and the many refugees who live there. We showcase the role that refugees play in sustaining the city's economy, and look at the policies and programs that exist to help cities cope with large refugee...
