Cooperation and Challenges in the ComprehensiveRefugee Response Framework (CRRF) in Ethiopia

Abstract

Our world is in a serious crisis that emanates from different social,political, and economic interests. The greater vulnerability due to these crises occurs in the global south, of which the sub-Saharan region is most affected. The natural and manmade crises have further aggravated the situation. The region is notable not for its progressive nature but that’s hit continually with catastrophes and disaster that have displaced millions of refugees. Ethiopia has taken the initiative to provide aid and assistance to settle the refugees and their integration. It is due to its hospitable culture towards foreigners and its Government’s pledge to achieve the New York declaration. Ethiopia has attempted to apply the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) with the participation of UN agencies and donors to reduce the risks for the refugees compared to the refugees in other countries of the region. It is creditable to get effective outcomes from a developing country with many internal problems to address. Yet many challenges remain to achieving the New York declaration. The research paper aims to analyze Ethiopia’s commitment to creating local community awareness and raising ownership towards alleviating the refugees’ livelihood, providing education, job, and free movement. The conceptual and practical framework of community-based cross-sectional assessment design has guided the study. The present study concludes that although refugees’ protection is under-resourced and faces crucial challenges, cooperation to mitigate the challenges is strong and sustaining.