AROUND 65.3 MILLION PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE HAVE BEEN FORCED OUT OF THEIR HOMES BY CONFLICT OR NATURAL DISASTERS, ACCORDING TO THE UN REFUGEE AGENCY (UNHCR). THESE UNPLANNED MOVEMENTS OF POPULATIONS HAVE PROFOUND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES FOR THE REGIONS AND COUNTRIES TO WHICH DISPLACED PEOPLE FLEE. THESE CONSEQUENCES AREN’T NECESSARILY NEGATIVE. REFUGEES AND OTHER DISPLACED POPULATIONS CAN STIMULATE CONSUMPTION, CREATE JOBS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN EXPANDING TRADE NETWORKS. PUBLISHED IN: THE GUARDIAN • LE MONDE • EL PAIS • CITYSCOPE
