Refugees‘ right to work in Ethiopia
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2020-05
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Addis Ababa University,
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The new Ethiopian Refugee Proclamation No. 1110/2019 reflects the overall development of
refugee protection aiming at making refugees self-sufficient. The new Proclamation recognizes
refugees' right to work which includes wage-earning employment, self-employment and the right
to form and join a trade union in the same treatment accorded to foreigners. This has caused a
tension on the host communities around refugee camps. This qualitative study reveals that
recognition of refugees' right to work in Ethiopia is a promise which could not be implemented
since most areas of employment or investment are designated only for nationals and other areas
are unattainable due to high requirements. Thus, specific directive should be adopted for
refugees concerning the right to work and conflicts arose thereof could be mitigated through
implementing developmental projects which benefit both refugees and host communities.
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Refugee, Right to work, Wage Earning Employment, Self-employment, Liberal Profession