WUSC International Forum 2023 – Welcoming and Inclusive Economies for Refugees

02.02.23: Jared Owour from Samuel Hall shared key findings on Samuel Hall's research about opportunities for refugees in Kenya in the digital economy, which has the potential to promote economic inclusion among refugees at the World University Service of Canada’s (WUSC) International Forum 2023.

The forum explored factors that promote or hinder access to economic opportunities for young refugees, delved into solutions that can be accelerated to reach the sustainable and meaningful inclusion of young refugees within local, national, and global economies. Jared’s contribution was anchored around digital employment opportunities for refugees in Kenya, the impact of Refugee Led Organisations across Kenya on fostering digital economic opportunities, and recommendations on how we can create more enabling and empowering environments for welcoming and inclusive economies.

The International Forum explored how we can continue to advance responsible development during times of accelerated change, bringing together our network, peers, and collaborators in the broader global development and social movement spaces.