Building Self-Reliant Refugees: East Africa as a Model
Abstract
This study examines how Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya are translating global refugee commitments into national practice to foster refugee self-reliance and socio-economic integration. Through a comparative analysis of legal frameworks, national strategies, and implementation approaches, the paper argues that East Africa is emerging as a pioneering model of refugee inclusion, characterized by the integration of refugees into national systems, shared development benefits with host communities, and a shift from humanitarian dependence to sustainable livelihoods aligned with the Global Compact on Refugees.
How to Cite This Article
Mohamed Buheji, Liberata Muhorakeye (2025). Building Self-Reliant Refugees: East Africa as a Model . International Journal of Social Science Exceptional Research (IJSSER), 4(6), 86-95. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/IJSSER.2025.4.6.86-95