Understanding the socio-economic profile of refugee arrivals in Mauritania since 2023 Analysis of UNHCR and WFP data on Malian refugees living in Mauritania

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Document Type: Data & Statistics , Reports , Reports and Assessments , Accountability and Inclusion , Policy Papers
Document Type: English
Publish Date: 1 November 2024 (1 month ago)
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Understanding the socio-economic profile of refugee arrivals in Mauritania since 2023 Analysis of UNHCR and WFP data on Malian refugees living in Mauritania

Document Type: Data & Statistics , Reports , Reports and Assessments , Accountability and Inclusion , Policy Papers
Document Language: English
This policy brief provides insights into the socio-economic profile of Malian refugees who have arrived in Mauritania since 2023, supporting the government's efforts to integrate refugees into national services. It details data sources, methodology, and socio-economic characteristics, including demographics, household composition, timing of displacement, living conditions, and assets, with a focus on livestock due to its regional economic significance. Since 2012, Mauritania has upheld an open-door policy for Malian refugees. By July 2024, an estimated 233,240 Malian refugees and asylum seekers were residing in both urban and rural areas. At the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) in 2019 and again in 2023, Mauritania pledged to enhance refugee inclusion in the labor market, health and education systems, social protection, and documentation. Mauritania also committed to transforming Mbera refugee camp into a sustainable settlement and receives World Bank support for refugee inclusion across sectors.

Partners

  • World Bank

Sectors

  •  Livelihood & Social Stability
  •  Basic Needs
  •  Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

Locations

  • Mauritania
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