Cultivating Evidence-Based Refugee Advocacy

Dr Melati Nungsari, Assistant Professor of Economics, Asia School of Business | Dr Susheela Balasundaram, Head of Public Health Unit, UNHCR

21-Aug-19 15:00

Cultivating Evidence-Based Refugee Advocacy

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The Asia School of Business (ASB) and UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee agency held the second annual research workshop on refugee studies and forced migration in Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on Malaysia. Today’s show will look at the importance of producing high quality research to support policy-making and the creation of impactful community intervention in this country and the region.

Produced by: Kelly Anissa

Presented by: Kelly Anissa

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Categories: Environment, Science, Politics, Social Issues, Education

Tags: Bigger Picture, Live and Learn, UNHCR, Asia School of Business, refugees, advocacy, advocacy for refugees, refugees studies,

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