There is a growing interest in the consequences of hosting refugees for local populations. Such consequences need not to be unfavorable and in many instances the presence of refugees results in direct and indirect benefits for host communities. This survey was conducted to examine the influence of Congolese refugees on host communities in Rwanda, with a focus on labor market activity and economic welfare. The survey covered three refugee camps as well as their surrounding host communities. Data was collected in May 2016 and covers 427 refugee households and 953 host households.
The scope of the quantitative data of this socio-economic assessment includes:
- Household identification
- Characteristics of household members (demographics, education/literacy, employment)
- Migration and remittances
- Consumption expenditure
- Asset ownership
- Sources of income
- Subjective wellbeing
- Coping strategies
- Assistance
- Access to services
- Formal and social networks
- Social perceptions
