Scaling circular bio-economy solutions in refugee settings: a peer-to-peer capacity building approach

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

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Abstract: Africa hosts a significant portion of the global refugee population,notably in Ethiopia,Kenya and Uganda. Despite prolonged stays in host countries,refugees often struggle to establish self-reliant livelihoods due to legal restrictions on work permits and travel,hampering economic empowerment. Indeed,there is a need for livelihood models that do not undermine the economies of low-Participants are shown how to set up a vegetable nursery in Rhino Refugee Settlement,Uganda (photo: Danish Refugee Council). RRR in Refugee Settlements in Africa Project Brief Series - No. 4and middle-income countries where local populations are already struggling. As a result,food insecurity and cooking energy poverty are major challenges facing humanitarian work. Food rations,primarily cereals and pulses,require intensive cooking,while firewood provision is limited,leading to food-for-fuel exchanges or conflicts.