Refugee Integration Mechanism and the Impact of Income to Peaceful Coexistence in the Osire Refugee Camp in Namibia’s Otjiwarongo District, Namibia

Albertus Sheehama, Dr. Mary Joan Iwenofu & Dr. Lawrence Ofunja Kangei
Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya
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Abstract: Refugee crisis has deep roots and imposes moral-legal concerns as a result` of` numerous injustices that even voluntary return cannot fix. Although there are still gaps in our understanding of integration process as to whether it leads to harmonious coexistence between host communities and refugees, the refugee integration mechanism is considered as a possible breakthrough in the refugee crisis. This study aims at employing the refugee` integration mechanism as an approach to peaceful co-existence among refugees in Osire Refugee Camp and the host farm communities around Otjiwarongo District, Namibia. The study was guided by two objectives: To assess effectiveness of refugee integration mechanism to peaceful coexistence and to examine refugee integration mechanism` to peaceful coexistence in Osire Refugee Camp Otjiwarongo District, Namibia. This study employed mixed methods approach with a focus on descriptive research design. The target population was 3,588. Data was collected` using the questionnaire and interview guide. The data was also analyzed` using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version (26.0) for quantitative data and thematic content analysis for qualitative data. The study established the following findings: