The Refugee Economies Programme, based at the University of Oxford, undertakes research on the economic lives of refugees. RTs not endorsements.

Core values

- **Economic Contributions**: The programme demonstrates that refugees engage in significant economic activities, contributing to their host communities through employment, entrepreneurship, and consumption[2][4].
- **Policy Impact**: The research aims to change narratives and policies by providing evidence that refugees are not a burden but rather contributors to their host societies. This has already had a significant impact on policy, practice, and public debate[2][4].
- **Social Cohesion**: The programme explores social cohesion between refugees and host communities, which is crucial for integrating refugees and promoting community well-being[2][4].
- **Self-Sufficiency**: It focuses on the conditions under which refugees can become self-sufficient, which improves their quality of life and that of the host community[4].
- **Interdisciplinary Approach**: The programme uses an interdisciplinary approach, combining economics, anthropology, history, and political science, to provide a comprehensive understanding of refugee economies[4].