Refugee and Host Communities Household Survey 2018 (Uganda)

Abstract

Uganda’s legal and policy framework regarding refugees is one of the most progressive of the world and is often referred as a model to follow. However, the recent refugee influx that doubled the number of refugees in the country in less than three years represents a challenge for the institutions, programs and mechanisms in place. The recent arrivals have put additional pressure on the public services delivery system, and to some central elements of the response approach, such as land availability for refugee use. The influx is also aggravated by the fact that refugee hosting areas were already vulnerable due to underlying poverty, limited resilience to shocks, limited capacity of local institutions, and low levels of human capital. Without the adequate response, the prolonged and steady refugee influx represents a challenge for the sustainability of Uganda’s approach.

The Uganda Refugee and Host Communities Household Survey 2018 collected data to analyze the living conditions, wellbeing and socio-economic profile of refugees and host communities in Uganda.