Granting trade concessions to countries hosting large number of refugees would be a novel way to support those refugees’ independence and livelihoods, writes Kemal Kirişci. This piece was originally published by the International Trade Forum. It is part of a series on refugees in Turkey made possible by support from the Tent Partnership for Refugees. The views expressed are those of its author and do not represent the views of Tent, their officers, or employees.
Cooperation between the EU and Turkey to improve refugees’ self-reliance through decent work and economic inclusion is in the interest of all parties. For Turkey, implementing these policy recommendations would help refugees become productive members of Turkish society, defuse growing public resentment and reduce the likelihood of crime, while also growing the economy.
