Socio-economic Assessment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Dzaleka Camp 2017

Overview

This comprehensive assessment was conducted to inform UNHCR’s multi-year planning and programming in Malawi. The study provides detailed insights into the livelihood conditions and vulnerabilities of refugees and host communities in Dzaleka camp.

Key Areas Covered

• Household demographics and characteristics
• Education and literacy levels
• Economic activities and livelihoods
• Access to services
• Asset ownership
• Safety and security
• Income sources
• Agricultural production
• Food consumption
• Coping strategies
• Assistance received
• Media usage
• Subjective wellbeing

Methodology

• Stratified, single-stage sampling
• Sample size: 802 households in Dzaleka
• Data collection: March 6-29, 2017
• Computer-assisted face-to-face interviews
• Coverage: All refugee and asylum seeker households

Key Findings

The assessment revealed insights about:

• Livelihood strategies and challenges
• Access to basic services
• Economic conditions
• Food security situation
• Protection concerns
• Social cohesion

Significance

This study serves as a baseline for:

• Program planning and design
• Resource allocation
• Intervention targeting
• Progress monitoring
• Policy development

Access

The anonymized dataset is available through UNHCR’s Microdata Library, providing valuable data for researchers and practitioners working on refugee assistance and protection.