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Publications by Julian Lehmann

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  • Commentary 17 Dec 2024

    Syria: Only a Return Policy That Focuses on Development Will Be a Good One

    By Julian Lehmann
    The German debate on a potential return of Syrian refugees is misguided. Rather than peddle short-sighted measures, all political parties and the German government should ask themselves how they can promote development and stability in Syria. A good return policy can be a part of this.…
  • Commentary 16 Dec 2024

    So könnte eine gute Rückkehr-Politik aussehen

    By Julian Lehmann
    Die Rückkehr-Debatte über syrische Flüchtlinge wird falsch geführt. Parteien und Bundesregierung sollten sich fragen, wie sie die Stabilität in Syrien fördern können und welche Rolle die Rückkehr dabei spielt. Die Arbeitsmarktintegration von Syrern in Deutschland muss weitergehen.…
  • Evaluation report 04 Dec 2024

    Evaluation of ICRC’s Athens Delegation 2016-2024

    By Julian Lehmann, András Derzsi-Horváth, Angeliki Dimitriadi, Julia Steets
    After 10 years of presence in Greece, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Athens Delegation will close by the end of 2024. GPPi has conducted an independent evaluation of the mission.…
  • Policy brief 21 Dec 2023

    Global Compact on Refugees: Evidence and Learning Briefs

    By Julian Lehmann
    New response models to forced displacement prioritize refugee self-reliance and access to public services. What are host governments and donors doing to move closer to these goals?…
  • Policy brief 02 Oct 2023

    EU Asylum Reform and the Western Balkans

    By Julian Lehmann
    The Common European Asylum system's recent reform will likely lead to push-backs at Serbia’s borders. What can the EU do to help develop Serbia's asylum system?…
  • Policy brief 02 Oct 2023

    The Tunisian Red Flag

    By Julian Lehmann, Angeliki Dimitriadi
    In July, the EU and Tunisia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address migration. But in reality, the agreement trades long-term commitments for short-term interests. How to better develop the Tunisian asylum system?…
  • Project report 02 Aug 2023

    The Nexus Agenda: How to Stay the Course

    By Julian Lehmann, Julia Steets, Marie Wagner
    How does UNHCR cooperate with its development partners? And how does their partnership affect refugees? This report offers findings from the one-year-long second phase (2020-2021) of a longitudinal evaluation with the International Security and Development Center.…
  • Report 04 Nov 2022

    Borders, Money and a B&B: The Global Compact on Refugees in Serbia.

    By Julian Lehmann
    What is shaping recent developments on refugee policy in Serbia, and how is the European Union contributing?…
  • Policy brief 27 Jun 2022

    Aufnahme gefährdeter Afghan:innen

    By Julian Lehmann, Claudia Meier
    Seit der Machtübernahme der Taliban in Afghanistan im August 2021 sind zehntausende Afghan:innen in Gefahr. Die Bundesregierung hat sich dazu bekannt, besonders gefährdete Afghan:innen in Deutschland aufzunehmen. Doch diese Aufnahme stockt – aus praktischen, bürokratischen und politischen Gründen.…
  • Project report 28 Dec 2021

    Doubling Down on the Nexus

    By Julia Steets, Julian Lehmann
    How does UNHCR cooperate with its development partners? And how does their partnership affect refugees? This report offers findings from a three-year evaluation with the International Security and Development Center.…
  • Policy brief 15 Dec 2021

    A Pathway Toward More Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission

    By Julian Lehmann, Marie Wagner
    Currently, there are almost 83 million people facing forced displacement. Now is the right moment to revive resettlement and complementary pathways for refugees.…
  • Book review 08 Jul 2021

    Book Review: The Arc of Protection – Reforming the International Refugee Regime

    By Julian Lehmann
    Review of The Arc of Protection: Reforming the International Refugee Regime, by T. Alexander Aleinikoff and Leah Zamore (Stanford Briefs 2019).…
  • Project report 08 Feb 2021

    Discussion Papers 1–4: UNHCR’s Engagement in Humanitarian-Development Cooperation

    By Julia Steets, Julian Lehmann
    This series of four discussion papers presents the findings of an ongoing longitudinal evaluation of UNHCR’s engagement in humanitarian–development cooperation.…
  • Project report 19 Nov 2019

    UNHCR’s Engagement in Humanitarian-Development Cooperation: Think Piece

    By Julia Steets, Julian Lehmann
    Over the years, UNHCR has invested significantly in its ability to work with development actors. This analysis offers preliminary findings and recommendations from an ongoing evaluation exploring the scope and effects of the agency’s engagement in humanitarian-development cooperation.…
  • Commentary 02 Oct 2019

    Fluchtursachen mindern: Was nicht weh tut, ist nicht wirksam

    By Julian Lehmann, Julia Steets
    Die Bundesregierung beruft eine Expertenkommission zu Fluchtursachen – Zeit, auch unangenehme Abwägungen in die öffentliche Debatte zu tragen.…
  • Commentary 20 Sep 2016

    How to Ensure a Global Refugee Response

    By Julia Steets, Julian Lehmann
    Just hours after the United Nations concluded its refugee summit, breaking news on the displaced could hardly be more sobering. A UN aid convoy in Syria was bombed, leaving 12 aid workers dead; Kenya is closings the world's largest refugee camp in Dadaab, pressuring refugees to return to Somalia;…

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