Changing opportunities: refugees and host communities in western Tanzania
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Introduction Refugees and host populations Changing opportunities in the local context Agricultural opportunities Competition for scarce resources Economic opportunities Infrastructure and development resources Social dynamics Varying host experiences during the refugee presence Vulnerable individuals: older persons and people with disabilities Poor farmers and casual laborers Employees on fixed incomes Creative strategies Conclusion REFERENCES NEW ISSUES IN REFUGEE RESEARCH
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