This resource from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) helpdesk examines available evidence on policy and administrative barriers faced by internally displaced persons. It looks at how they are impacted while accessing basic services due to:
- loss of livelihoods and assets
- lack of documentation
- discrimination
- lack of protection under international law
- lack of policies
- poor services
- conflict or disaster conditions.
Date of publication
Publisher
Institute of Development Studies
Knowledge evidence and learning for development
Theme
Population
Refugees and internally displaced people
Sector
Conflict, peace and security
Governance and inclusive societies
Human rights and democracy
Social inclusion
Social protection
Type of resource
Evidence/literature review
Funding
FCDO-funded resource by partner
Length
Medium (6-20 pages)
Geographical focus
Global
Language
English