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BUILDING THE EVIDENCE ON FORCED DISPLACEMENT

Strengthening research and global knowledge on forced displacement

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Measuring the poverty of forcibly displaced populations: Challenges, progress,...

According to UNHCR estimates, the total number of forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) has exceeded 110 million as of May 2023.

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New machine learning method provides real-time estimates of local food price

New machine learning method provides real-time estimates of local food prices in crisis-affected areas.


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Impact of Refugees on Host Communities

The overall effect of refugees on household well-being in host communities is predominantly positive with very few studies finding a negative effect on household well-being.

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Gender in forced displacement research

The research on social protection in forced displacement showed relatively good coverage of gender gaps and constraints, highlighting how support was not equally accessible to displaced men and women.

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This program is a partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the World Bank, with the objective of improving global knowledge on forced displacement.

FCV Data March 2023

FCV Data Platform 

The FCV collection contains 1,234 datasets of multiple types and sources, and reproducible code, intended to support analytical work for research and operations on issues related to forced displacement, food insecurity, and other aspects of fragility and conflicts.
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A New Global Response to Help Refugees and Hosts

As violent conflict surges, refugee crises are growing more protracted. Host governments are leading the way to help both refugees and hosts thrive, as the international community comes together to forge a better way to share this responsibility.

YOUNG FELLOWS PROGRAM

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Supporting Research on Forced Displacement

Our program is supporting 24 post-doctoral researchers with a one-year fellowship to study forced displacement situations, and strengthen research which can help design projects, programs, and policies to mitigate the consequences of forced displacement.

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Paolo Verme
Program Manager
World Bank 1818 H St, NW Washington, DC 20433, USA
pverme@worldbankgroup.org