Senior governmental representatives, World Bank specialists and United Nations officials as well as members from the civil society gathered on February 15, 2016 in Paris for a cross-regional exchange between Middle Eastern and European countries hosting refugees, on the analytical findings, and policy implications, of the World Bank/UNHCR study “The Welfare of Syrian Refugees: Evidence from Jordan and Lebanon”.

This video is of the fourth session where presenters discussed innovative labor market policies, support at the municipal/local level for the delivery of priority services, and empowering refugees for better return conditions. Panelists have also highlighted the successes and challenges facing the implementation of these initiatives, as well as the scaling-up options.