Refugee Economies in Kenya

The distinctive regulatory environment faced by refugees enables us to explore a particular and under-researched question: ‘What difference does it make – in economic terms – to be a refugee?’ In order to explore this, we collect quantitative and qualitative data from both refugees and host communities, in both urban and camp contexts. The report represents the first systematic comparison of economic outcomes for refugees and host communities. It draws upon the baseline data collection we have conducted in Kenya as part of a broader multi-country, multi-year panel dataset.