Leveraging public-private partnerships to empower displaced populations: A comprehensive legal and policy perspective

Oyebimpe Onifade 1, *, Ngozi Samuel Uzougbo 2, Chidinma Favour Chikwe 3 and Ayo Amen Ediae 4

1 Independent Researcher, San Diego, CA, USA.
2 Independent Researcher; Columbus Ohio, USA.
3 Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA.
4 International Organization for Migration, Edo State, Nigeria.
 
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Open Access Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2024, 08(02), 094–103.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjms.2024.8.2.0066
Publication history: 
Received on 13 October 2024; revised on 20 November 2024; accepted on 23 November 2024
 
Abstract: 
Displaced populations face complex challenges, including access to education, healthcare, housing, and employment, which often require innovative and collaborative solutions. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a transformative framework to address these issues by leveraging the efficiency and innovation of the private sector and the public sector's regulatory capacity. This paper explores PPPs' legal and policy foundations, emphasizing their role in empowering displaced populations through sustainable and inclusive initiatives. It highlights PPPs' opportunities in addressing critical needs while navigating political, financial, and social barriers. The paper also examines strategies to overcome these challenges, such as strengthening legal frameworks, fostering community engagement, and promoting international cooperation. Concluding with actionable recommendations for policymakers, private sector stakeholders, and international organizations, this paper underscores the potential of PPPs to create lasting solutions for some of the world's most vulnerable populations.

 

Keywords: 
Displaced Populations; Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs); Legal Frameworks; Policy Development; Humanitarian Innovation; Sustainable Development
 
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