TITLE:
Relational Implication of Education on Socio-Economic Integration of Refugees in Zambia: A Case of Mantapala
AUTHORS:
Rodgers Mwansa
KEYWORDS:
Refugees, Education, Socio-Economic Integration, Ubuntu, Employment, Refugee Policy
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Political Science,
Vol.12 No.2,
April
29,
2022
ABSTRACT: The 2017
Zambia’s Refugee Act (Part IV, no. 41, 42, 43) granted refugees with formal
educational qualifications that are legally recognized in the country and have
work permits, the right to choose a trade, occupation, or profession. In
addition, Mantapala refugee settlement was opened in 2018 as a pilot for
refugee livelihood integration. Despite these efforts, most refugees remain
economically vulnerable. This study, therefore, aimed at assessing the
relational implication of education on socio-economic integration of refugees
in Zambia taking the case of Mantapala refugee settlement. A cross-sectional
research design, through questionnaires and interviews, was used to obtain
quantitative and qualitative data at Mantapala. A Statistical Package for
Social Sciences (SPSS) and thematic analysis were applied to establish
significant relationships between variables. Furthermore, the African
indigenous theory of ubuntu; which puts emphasis on solidarity and collective
responsibility served as a lens through which the analysis provided conclusions
and recommendations.