Kordel S, Weidinger T (2026)
Publication Type: Authored book
Publication year: 2026
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
ISBN: 9781035350049
DOI: 10.4337/9781035350049.00019
This final chapter presents a holistic perspective of refugee housing policies, emphasising the complex interplay between governance dynamics and local contexts. It explores the interrelations between housing and notions of home, highlighting their social, psychological, and cultural dimensions crucial for integration. By incorporating narratives and lived experiences, the discussion points out the importance of engaging stakeholders, including refugees, in developing effective housing solutions. When discussing the various case studies from different European contexts, this chapter reveals how local conditions, historical legacies, and socio-economic factors shape refugee accommodation, while reflecting these findings against the state of the art in refugee housing governance. It also suggests alternative modes of operation and good practices to enhance housing policy effectiveness. Ultimately, this chapter advocates for transformative housing policies that uphold the dignity and agency of refugees, promoting their active participation in decision-making processes and enhancing coordinated multi-level governance for sustainable strategies.
APA:
Kordel, S., & Weidinger, T. (2026). Widening the lens and localising refugee housing policies, challenges and solutions. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd..
MLA:
Kordel, Stefan, and Tobias Weidinger. Widening the lens and localising refugee housing policies, challenges and solutions. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2026.
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