Some 9,189 additional refugees were registered in Zambia (2,777 asylum-seekers, 2,060 births and 4,352 in-situ) between 1 January and 31 August 2022. Some 75 per cent are from the Democratic Democratic Republic of the Congo. 1,087 refugee files were submitted to resettlement countries from 1 January to 31 August 2022. 756 refugees were resettlement to USA, Sweden and Finland. A total of 17,800 learners enrolled in early childhood education , primary and secondary schools in Zambia’s three refugee settlements. Over 250 refugee students are enrolled in different universities in Zambia.

Some 9,189 additional refugees were registered in Zambia (2,777 asylum-seekers, 2,060 births and 4,352 in-situ) between 1 January and 31 August 2022. Some 75 per cent are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). 1,087 refugee files were submitted to resettlement countries from 1 January to 31 August 2022. 756 refugees were resettlement to USA, Sweden and Finland. A total of 17,800 learners enrolled in early childhood education, primary and secondary schools in Zambia’s three refugee settlements. Over 250 refugee students are enrolled in different universities in Zambia.

“How Kenya's unemployment rate rose highest in E. Africa” The number of Kenyans out of work has doubled over a decade of infrastructure-fuelled economic growth and faster adoption of technology that has left East Africa’s largest economy with the highest unemployment rate in the region. World Bank data shows 5.7 percent of Kenya’s labour force was out of work in 2021, up from 2.8 percent when the Jubilee administration took over in 2013. Kenya has a youth bulge, with 18-34-year-olds making up 25 percent of the population, and those below 15 making up 43 percent. This part of the population can be a blessing or a curse, for instance fueling crime and social unrest. Read more here: https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/data-hub/how-kenya-s-unemployment-rate-rose-highest-in-e-africa-3940646

ILO Blog: How governments can drive demand for crop insurance - Evidence from Zambia and Kenya. Agriculture is an inherently risky activity, with farmers facing natural risks, climatic shocks and, more recently in Ukraine, non-agricultural shocks that increase fertiliser prices. Still, the demand for agricultural insurance has so far been low if offered to farmers as a standalone product. In ILO's latest blog, we explore how bundled agricultural insurance can grow farmers' demand for agricultural inputs and help increase their farming outputs. Read more here: https://medium.com/impact-insurance/how-governments-can-drive-demand-for-crop-insurance-while-protecting-their-own-and-their-farmers-f107b4fd54f2

In Tanzania, UNHCR’s Grandi urges more backing for solutions as the country continues to host refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, concluded a visit to the United Republic of Tanzania today with a call for more donor support for solutions, including sustainable voluntary returns. During his three-day visit, Grandi met with Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, and discussed the importance of creating favourable conditions for the return of Burundian refugees, while ensuring all refugees in Tanzania are protected and assisted. Read more here: https://media.unhcr.org/Share/18l51xe4g08ryp1b4a1m3hi1mc175eor?FR_=1&W=1119&H=513

New group of refugee traders live their dreams at QVM: A man who fled civil war in East Africa more than two decades ago is among a new group of refugees realising their dreams at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM). Read more here: https://www.cbdnews.com.au/new-group-of-refugee-traders-live-their-dreams-at-qvm

The registration of refugee families who wish to voluntarily repatriate continued in Mantapala settlement, with the cumulative number of individuals now registered for voluntary return standing at 11,031 comprising 2,698 families. The Resettlement Team in Zambia continued to submit cases to meet the 200 individual quota allocated by Finland with a possibility of over submission by a margin of 40 individuals to attain a total of 240. individuals. In coordination with partners, WFP distributed cash for monthly food assistance to 17,546 refugees (8,936 females and 8,610 males) in Mantapala settlement 297 new asylum-seekers arrived in Zambia in May mainly from the DRC. 47,911 Individuals were reached with messages on communicable diseases such as Covid-19 under Risk Communication. 14,376 Individuals received out-patient department (OPD) consultation services in May in the three refugee settlements and urban areas.

The registration of refugee families who wish to voluntarily repatriate continued in Mantapala settlement, with the cumulative number of individuals now registered for voluntary return standing at 11,031 comprising 2,698 families. The Resettlement Team in Zambia continued to submit cases to meet the 200 individual quota allocated by Finland with a possibility of over submission by a margin of 40 individuals to attain a total of 240. individuals. In coordination with partners, WFP distributed cash for monthly food assistance to 17,546 refugees (8,936 females and 8,610 males) in Mantapala settlement 297 new asylum-seekers arrived in Zambia in May mainly from the DRC. 47,911 Individuals were reached with messages on communicable diseases such as Covid-19 under Risk Communication. 14,376 Individuals received out-patient department (OPD) consultation services in May in the three refugee settlements and urban areas.

Investing in Refugee Entrepreneurs in East Africa: Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Julienne Oyler, co-founder and CEO of the African Entrepreneur Collective, which helps micro, small, and medium businesses across East Africa. https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/investing-in-refugee-entrepreneurs-in-east-africa/

On 20 July - UNHCR, AfDB, IGAD and EAC launch project to enhance investment climate in refugee and IDP-hosting and return areas in the East, Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region. Read more about this regional program here: https://www.unhcr.org/afr/news/press/2022/7/62d7a2174/unhcr-afdb-igad-and-eac-launch-project-to-enhance-investment-climate-in.html