Opportunities for All
Krishna B Kumar; Shelly Culbertson; Louay Constant; Shanthi Nataraj; Faith Unlu; Kathryn E Bouskill; Joy S Moini; Katherine Costello; Gursel Rafig Oglu Aliyev; Fadia Afashe
RAND
2019
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Over 5 million Syrian refugees entered Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon due to the civil war. This report examines the labor market for refugees in these countries. In Turkey, a barrier was speaking Turkish; in Jordan and Lebanon, the refugees' arrival exacerbated existing economic slowdowns. Working legally was a challenge for all. Recommendations are tailored to each country in order to improve the socioeconomic environment for all.