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Government of Azerbaijan (GoA) and the
World Bank have a long history of partnership in addressing
the needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the
country. The purpose of this study was to start identifying
gaps and areas for further engagement. The report would not
have been possible without the support of GoA counterparts.
The report pursues the argument that in order to expand the
choice of IDP livelihoods it is possible to build upon and
extend economic activities in which they are already
involved and which are currently unprofitable. Indeed, the
report shows that many IDPs do seek to supplement their
household incomes through a range of strategies but, due to
a series of constraints, these strategies neither provide a
viable employment source nor bring in substantial incomes.
The report concludes that, two decades after their forced
displacement, the IDPs' economic and social development
still lagged behind that of the rest of the non-displaced
population, and they needed continued support. Therefore,
targeted investments by the GoA to support IDPs are
justified and are still required to address their specific vulnerabilities.
