This paper explores the challenges of measuring refugee self-reliance along with the literature and conceptual framework of self-reliance that underpins the development of the Self-Reliance Index.
Refugee Self-Reliance and the Global Compact on Refugees: Unpacking Barriers and Opportunities for Success
Publishing Organizations: Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative (RSRI), the Global Refugee Youth Network (GRYN), and the Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH)
Self-Reliance Evidence Review: Initial Findings
Publishing Organizations: Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative (RSRI), RefugePoint, Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Author(s): Solenne Delga (DRC), Simar Singh (RefugePoint), Camille Strauss-Kahn (DRC), Rachel Furlow (Georgetown University)
Self-Reliance Index Version 2.0 Cycle 2 Learning Review
This report describes what was learned about the SRI as the tool was rolled out between May 2020 and December 2021, including findings related to tool validity, scoring, reliability, training and integration of the tool.
Critical criteria for successful designing of refugee self-reliance programming
This paper outlines and amplifies key standards and criteria to consider when embarking on self-reliance programming.
Principles of Good Practice for Self-Reliance Programming
This document outlines a set of principles to ensure that self-reliance programming reaches all members of a refugee household, including women, adolescents and youth, older persons, persons living with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals.
Self-Reliance Index Version 1.0 Soft Launch Learning Review
This April 2020 report outlines learning from the “soft-launch” phase of the Self-Reliance Index development. Learning from this phase focused on the tool's reliability, validity, and usability. This included pilot testing in Ecuador, Jordan, Kenya and Mexico.
Ten Challenges to Build Better Lives Now
In this September 2018 report, members of the RSRI are challenging themselves – and other policymakers, practitioners and private citizens, including representatives of governments, multilateral organizations, funders, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, research and academic institutions, and civil society – to take the following 10 practical steps towards making self-reliance opportunities a reality for refugees.
How do we measure self-reliance?
This October 2017 Brief from the Refugee Studies Center, Refugee Self-Reliance: Moving Beyond the Marketplace, features an article (page 5) written by RSRI leaders Amy Slaughter and Kellie Leeson, entitled: How do we measure refugee self-reliance?
Refugee Self-Reliance Overview
This two-page document from 2017 provides a brief overview of the Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative (RSRI), a summary of the global refugee crisis, the goals of the RSRI, and the coalition members.
