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The GCR and the Role of Development Actors with Refugees

A Game‐Changer, or More of the Same?”

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ID9953569
AuthorsSarah Deardorff Miller (0000-0003-0144-4992, University of London UK, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume57
Issue6
Pages173-187
Publication date2019-11-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Migration (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-7985 • E-ISSN: 1468-2435
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/imig.12633
OpenAlexW2990074164
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited11

This article considers the Global Compact for Refugees ( GCR ) in light of the increased role of development actors with refugees. It questions whether the GCR is a “game changer” in how it engages development actors in refugee situations, or more of the status quo , whereby development actors are involved with refugees in ad hoc and indirect ways. The article argues that the GCR is a potential game changer because it initiates changes relating to financial, rhetorical and coordination mechanisms that further engage development actors in refugee situations. While it is too early to judge the effectiveness of the GCR fully, the article highlights examples where progress has been made and identifies other areas for potential progress. The article also underscores challenges, noting that the GCR is not designed to respond to all of these obstacles, and that behaviours engrained in development and humanitarian actors may impede potential progress

Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Political economy · Political science · Refugee · Rhetorical question · Sociology · Status quo · International Development and Aid · Law · Migration, Refugees, and Integration · Peacebuilding and International Security

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Unique citing works3
Citations per year0,6
Citation span2021 - 2025 (5)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 3

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