Integration of returnees in the Afghan labour market

Altai Consulting was mandated by ILO and UNHCR to conduct research on the situation of Afghan returnees in order to assess the main patterns of integration in the Afghan labour market in 3 major Provinces of Afghanistan. This study is an integral part of the overall ILO-UNHCR “Cooperation Toward Comprehensive Solutions for Afghan Displacement” project launched in May 2004.

The objectives of the Altai study were to:

• assess the socio-economic profiles of returned Afghan workers and managers
• analyse their integration patterns on the labor market
• identify key drivers of integration and obstacles
• assess the effectiveness of integration programs
• provide with perspectives and policy recommendations

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