Social cohesion in displacement: when aid actors should step back

This paper presents our policy analysis of the findings from a two-year research project exploring social cohesion between refugees and host communities and within refugee communities. The research sought to address two fundamental questions: How important is social cohesion in refugee settings? And what role should aid actors play in supporting social cohesion? Our conclusions draw on a literature review, data collection in Pakistan and Tanzania, and an expert roundtable. →