The Center for Global Development and Refugees International launched a report today about COVID-19’s economic effects on Venezuelan refugees in Peru.
From Displacement to Development: How Peru Can Transform Venezuelan Displacement into Shared Growth
Venezuelans in Peru face de jure and de facto barriers to labor market access. We partner with the Center for Global Development to analyze the impacts and benefits of Venezuelan migration and recommend policy changes to lower barriers and maximize Venezuelans’ positive contributions to the Peruvian economy.
Displaced Venezuelans in Colombia Harder Hit By COVID-19 Economic Fallout, New Research Finds
From Displacement to Development: How Colombia Can Transform Venezuelan Displacement into Shared Growth
Colombia has extended a relatively generous welcome to nearly 1.8 million displaced Venezuelans. But many Venezuelans in Colombia are struggling to make ends meet. Research from the Center for Global Development and Refugees International shows that Venezuelans can make meaningful economic contributions and become more self-sufficient if given access to decent work opportunities.
The Effect of COVID-19 on the Economic Inclusion of Venezuelans in Colombia
New research from the Center for Global Development and Refugees International finds that the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit displaced Venezuelans in Colombia particularly hard. The study recommends a way forward to alleviate this suffering and create economic opportunities for Venezuelans and their hosts.