Challenges and Boons of Refugee on the Host Communities: In the Case of Benishangul-Gumuz Regional state, Western Ethiopia

Tadele Tesfaye Labiso
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Tadele Tesfaye Labiso: Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Ethiopia

International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 2020, vol. 25, issue 4, 157-169

Abstract: Refugee is a contemporary global issue and the exodus of refugees may potentially conjecture new challenges in the host communities. Ethiopia is a host to the second largest refugee population in Africa. The aim of this study was to explore the challenges and boons refugee the host community who are living surrounding the camp. Specifically the study aimed to identify and the changes that the refugees brought to the host community. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative research approach. In the study, descriptive design was employed. Sample households were determined by using multi stage sampling method. The study employed questionnaires, interviews, document reviewing and discussion with focus groups.

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Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2020.25.556171

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