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Description / Overview:
This project intends to support the Syrian Government in conducting a socio-economic assessment of displaced Iraqis living in Syria. Over an eight-month period, the project, which will be implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will produce three main outputs, namely: i) defining the number, geographical location, and socioeconomic characteristics of displaced Iraqis in Syria; ii) analyzing the overall development impact of the Iraqi movement on Syria as a receiving country as well as on the displaced Iraqi populations assessing the capacity of the Syrian Government to contend with and address the impact; and iii) proposing operational responses that mitigate the negative and maximize the positive developmental impact of the population movement and presenting them in a donor round-table meeting.
Objectives:
The project intends to support the Syrian Government in conducting a socio-economic assessment of the impact and situation of displaced Iraqis living in Syria, and to use the results to propose operational responses and mobilize resources among donors.
Target Beneficiaries:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- State Planning Commission
- The Iraqi population in Syria
- The Syrian public
- Line ministries
Implementation Strategy:
- Assess the number, geographic location and socioeconomic characteristics of the displaced Iraqis, their coping mechanisms, the impact on the country and the capacity to deal with the influx of Iraqis
- Make recommendations for addressing the evolving challenges. Ultimately, this assessment should serve as a scientific and credible tool to help the Syrian Government mobilize resources from the donor community to implement these recommendations.
Achievements / Current Status:
- Five missions have been conducted in order to prepare the final study
- Preliminary report “Macroeconomic Impact of Displaced Iraqi on the Syrian Economy (Preliminary Findings and Policy Considerations)” has been drafted and shared with MoFA
- The contract between MoFA and CBS for conducting the survey required for rest of the study has been prepared and is ready for signature
Partnerships:
Danish Government
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