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Global lessons learned on sustainable reintegration in rural areas

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Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 76 p.

Author FAO; Samuel Hall;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Category Technical book

ISBN 978-92-5-137554-9

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cc3996en

Synopsis (short abstract) In the context of a global pandemic, many migrants returned to their rural areas of origin, both from cities within their own countries and from abroad. While return migration can be an opportunity, this presented considerable challenges for many migrants and government stakeholders without adequate knowledge, policy and mechanisms in place to support sustainable rural reintegration. In the past, greater attention has been paid to reintegration in cities. This report takes a step in addressing that gap, assessing lessons learned and best practices in supporting sustainable reintegration specifically in rural areas. The aim of the global lessons learned report is to provide a roadmap for collective action in support of returnees in rural areas and rural communities across a range of development settings. At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact mobility, and with an eye to future disruptions that the world may face, there is an opportunity to support rural environments as spaces of protection and inclusion for returnees.

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FAO & Samuel Hall. 2023. Global lessons learned on sustainable reintegration in rural areas. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc3996en

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