Multi-stakeholder housing arrangements for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands
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2024-09-23
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During the 2015-2016 refugee crisis in the Netherlands, amid a severe housing shortage, community-driven initiatives arose. These included converting prisons, holiday homes, recreational parks, and institutional spaces to house migrants, students, and the elderly. Some of these efforts continue today, aiding in emergency situations like the reception of Ukrainian refugees.
The war in Ukraine intensified the Netherlands' housing crisis, necessitating new cooperative housing strategies. A private reception system for Ukrainian refugees emerged, with platforms connecting refugees to host families. This thesis examines the housing arrangements for Ukrainian refugees, focusing on the role of governmental and non-governmental actors and collaboration dynamics between them, in the situation of a pre-existing housing shortage in the Netherlands. It specifically analyzed the housing arrangements in the Safety Region Gelderland-South, which includes Nijmegen and surrounding five municipalities. The research highlights that housing initiatives, such as repurposing existing facilities and utilizing alternative accommodations, were instrumental in addressing the urgent housing needs of Ukrainian refugees. Despite facing challenges such as logistical issues and resource constraints, municipalities in the Safety Region Gelderland-South adapted through enhanced cooperation with private entities. Consequently, the role of mayors and safety regions was crucial in implementing these housing arrangements, with their strategies significantly impacting the overall effectiveness of refugee reception.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen