V. The UNHCR Forced Displacement Survey (FDS), new socio-economic evidence on refugees and host communities: understanding living conditions in a multi-dimensional way with nationally representative data and meaningful disaggregation

Jun 18, 2025 | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Lecture room, Niagara:A0406

Description

UNHCR developed a new Household Survey program, the Forced Displacement Survey (FDS) to be implemented in low to medium income countries hosting significant number of displaced people. In the first phase of the program, the focus is on refugees and their respective host populations with the aim of collecting nationally representative socio-economic data on refugees. Between March 2023 and December 2024, the FDS was implemented in 3 countries: South Sudan, Cameroon and Pakistan. The session will (1) present new evidence on forcibly displaced populations in diverse contexts and (2) offer a unique opportunity to discuss the FDS data and its analytical potential with a diverse audience. The FDS data is aimed to be publicly available to foster knowledge on displaced people and their respective host populations. The session would represent a valuable entry point for future data users. Moderator: Andrej Kveder, Senior Statistics and Data Analysis Officer, UNHCR Speakers: - Imane Chaara, Survey Specialist, UNHCR - Neli Esipova, Founder and CEO, Multicultural Insights - Magrith Mena, Data Analyst, UNHCR