Urban Refugees

Paper Summary:

The paper explains why the contemporary refugee situation in most areas of the world is indeed related to urban features and residence. The paper looks at Southern Africa, Ukraine and Canada and discusses the multitude of problems caused by the influx of refugees into already heavily populated urban areas. The paper then shows how the urban nature of the refugee situation has necessitated the development of management strategies and solutions.

Outline:
Introduction
Overview and Causative Factors
The Urban Refugee Phenomenon
Urban Integration and Management Issues
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The problem and the phenomenon of refugees in the world have become increasingly related to urban areas and the urban environment. This is particularly problematic in regions such as Southern Africa where refugees tend to gravitate towards the urban area. In many cases, the urban management systems and cultural context cannot cope with the influx of refugees. This has resulted in a particular set of problems in Africa as well as in other regions of the world where refugees exist in the urban context. However, as will be discussed, these problems are not ubiquitous and different situations exist in developed countries and regions."

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