Archives: Jeff Crisp

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Refugee research, policy and practice: some frequently asked questions

In this Blog Post, LERRN Co-Investigator Dr. Jeff Crisp answers crucial questions about refugee research outside of traditional academic spheres, and the impact it can have on humanitarian agencies and... More

Friday, July 29, 2022

Protected? UNHCR’s organizational culture and its implications for refugee advocates and activists

In this article, LERRN Partner Jeff Crisp takes a critical look at the UN's refugee agency, identifying the key characteristics of its organizational culture and providing advice to individuals and organizations who are endeavouring to influence the agency's positions, policies and programmes.   Introduction As a former and long-term UNHCR... More

Monday, January 27, 2020

After the Forum: New Directions in Global Refugee Policy

After more than 2,000 people met in Geneva for the first Global Refugee Forum, our partner and Co-applicant Dr. Jeff Crisp of the Refugee Studies Centre, shared his reflection on the international community’s future response to the refugee flow. Dr. Crisp predicts there will be a “continuation of the exclusionary refugee policies currently... More

Thursday, September 5, 2019

IDRC-LERRN initiative to support refugee research

On Thursday, 5 September 2019, partners from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) held a series of meetings in Ottawa to begin a new initiative to support sustainable research capacity on refugee and forced migration issues in key regions of the global South. Loren Landau,... More

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