Re-building Displaced Communities

The return and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) is a critical and complex process that marks a significant phase in the aftermath of conflicts. It involves ensuring that individuals displaced from their homes due to conflict have the opportunity to return voluntarily to their homes or to be resettled in new homes and communities in a manner that is safe dignified and sustainable. This process is not just about physical relocation but encompasses ensuring that returnees have access to justice through property restitution or compensation alongside receiving substantial support for reintegration and rehabilitation to aid them in rebuilding their livelihoods. Such measures are crucial for the long-term economic and political development of post-conflict societies. Adequately supported displaced persons can become invaluable human resources in the reconstruction and recovery of their communities and the broader host nation. Their return and resettlement can symbolize the conclusion of violent conflicts legitimize new political orders and help in reinstating normalcy for populations affected by conflicts. Furthermore resolving issues related to nationality residency and property rights is fundamental to fostering effective reliable and enduring relationships between the state and its citizens. “Re-Building Displaced Communities” aims to shed light on the multifaceted process of reconstructing communities that have been fragmented by displacement. This book introduces innovative approaches to the reconstruction of communities displaced by conflict. It emphasizes sustainability and resilience offering a multi-perspective analysis of displacement that covers economic governance environmental and social cohesion aspects. Each chapter is dedicated to exploring these dimensions highlighting how they interlink and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of displacement and resettlement.