The refugee crisis
: effects and challenges

  • Mariana Oliveira Nearey Stephane (Student)

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Abstract

Nowadays, the recent refugee crisis made this issue an important one with consequences that are extended to a large number of countries. From a positive point of view, long-term economic growth is mentioned as a consequence of the development of the markets and of the increase of human capital. However, in the "other half of the coin", public expenditure increases, unemployment rates may rise and there may be clashes of an ethical and religious nature. At an European level, lack of funds is a real concern, as well as the cooperation with relevant organizations. In the Portuguese case, even less information is available, so the impact of the refugees cannot be understood, even by the relatively small expression this group assumes until current days. So, the focus is on challenges such as the demographic deficit and capacity building. The aim of this work is to mostly make a theoretical contribution so as to overcome existing gaps at both international and national levels in terms of integration policies in order to minimize problems and maximize potential benefits. It is concluded that it is necessary a greater effort from the international community to create a plausible resolution, and there is a lack of awareness of legal instruments that allow positive results, leading to the full integration of these individuals into society. In the case of Portugal, it is essential that the issue of refugees be taken into account in order to implement transversal policies.
Date of Award10 Jul 2017
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa
SupervisorCarlos Eduardo Soares de Seixas (Supervisor)

Keywords

  • Refugees
  • Integration
  • Challenges
  • Effects
  • Europe
  • Portugal

Designation

  • Mestrado em Gestão

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