Refugee Enterprise It Can be Done

Refugee Enterprise It Can be Done by Chris Rolfe, published by Intermediate Technology in 1987, explores income-generating projects aimed at refugees from impoverished nations residing in similarly poor host countries. This UK edition, comprising 150 pages, addresses the challenges faced by refugees who cannot return home and lack the opportunity for local citizenship or resettlement in a third country. As traditional aid diminishes, the book emphasizes the necessity for refugees to become self-reliant and discusses how outside agencies can assist in this transition.

Readers will find a comprehensive examination of various income-generating activities tailored to the unique circumstances of refugees, including those from Ethiopia in Somalia and Afghanistan in Pakistan. The text serves as a resource for field workers engaged in initiating or managing refugee income-generating programs, highlighting the role of relief and development agencies in adapting their strategies to support these vulnerable populations. Through its focus on economic policy and public policy, the book provides insights into the intersection of social science and the realities of emigration and immigration in developing countries.