Perspectives from Cities in Crisis: launch of IMPACT and UCLG study at the World Humanitarian Summit
By 2050 over 70% of the global population will live in urban areas.
By 2050 over 70% of the global population will live in urban areas.
Since the outbreak of the Syria crisis, Jordan has been seeking to accelerate the country’s development whilst mitigating the impact the crisis has had on the country.
The majority of the over 600,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan live today in host communities, integrated in cities and villages. Despite their integration, there is still little understanding of how Syrian refugees in Jordan are engaging with communication and information platforms, and of how it influences their access to humanitarian services. To provide a better understanding of the […]
The protracted crisis in Syria has resulted in mass displacement of the country’s population, as millions have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. In Jordan alone, nearly 660,000 Syrian refugees are currently registered with UNHCR. The agency reports that 70% of registered refugees arrived in 2012 and 2013, and many families have depleted their savings and […]