| ID | 163108 |
| Title Proper | State, ethnic community, and refugee resettlement in Japan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lee, Sang Kook |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Using the case of Karen refugees in Japan, this paper examines how a state-driven refugee resettlement policy resulted in refugees suffering under difficult conditions and how, in turn, this drove the existing ethnic community to become an active player in assisting resettled refugees to adapt, in contest with the state. Japan was the first Asian country to initiate a refugee resettlement program in 2010. However, the government failed to consult with other stakeholders, notably the ethnic community, causing difficulties for the refugees in adapting to their new life. In helping resolving this crisis, the Karen community emerged as a legitimate actor in the governance of these refugees. The current study highlights the contest between the state and ethnic communities over resettlement programs and contributes to the understanding of the structural formation that influences refugees in the early stage of resettlement. |
| `In' analytical Note |
Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 53, No.8; Dec 2018: p.1219-1234 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2018-12 53, 8 |
| Key Words | Refugees ; Japan ; Karen ; Resettlement ; Ethnic Community |