Sustainable Futures

Schlagwort: Turkey

  • Managing Change in Syria: Opportunities for Inclusivity Amid Fragmentation

    Image of the City of Damascus, Syria

    The fall of the Assad dictatorship and the collapse of the state have left Syria at a critical Juncture. The disintegration of the army and security forces marks the end of an era and presents an opportunity to dismantle the old exclusionary system. This moment of chance for change comes with risks, as the country faces the possibility of another authoritarian regime emerging. The challenge is to create a future that balances inclusivity and stability, while avoiding the dangers of path dependence — where Syria reverts to old patterns of governance. (mehr …)

  • Syrians in Turkey: Is Work Permit Regulation Enough?

    Photo: Stamper
    Beyond formalizing the legal ground

    Since 2011, the Syrian Civil War has created five million displaced Syrians. With the world struggling to accommodate them, most of the responsibility has fallen on to the shoulders of neighboring countries, especially Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan. Six years into the war, the initial emergency phase is over, as the outflow of displaced Syrians has declined. International aid interventions and institutions are in place, and for the most part, working. Now, the issue is less about emergency humanitarian aid, and more about sustainable integration. Hence, the role of public policy to enable labor market integration becomes more pressing and challenging.

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