Assessing the Government's Response to Voluntary Repatriation of the Angolan Citizens Refugees in Zambian Camps

Abstract

The importance of Assessing The Government´s Response To Voluntary Repatriation Of The Angolan Citizens Refugees In Zambian Camps: It is response to the blatant needs that the country faces and once again calling attention to the academic society to look to the problem not only on regional level but also worldwide, because the effects that emanate from it cannot be ignored but treated with greater attention in order to find ways in dealing with this great phenomenon which affected most of the African countries.

This study is not only breaking a new ground but saves to bridge the gap between what other researchers covered and the recent challenges that are bedeviling the voluntary repatriation of Angolan refugees in Zambian Camps. The study will help established institutions and those undertaking the manning to find a way out and establish policies that benefit government, the returned refugees and the society in general.

It will also add value to others who might want to venture into this government and societal responsibility. The research will also be of much help as it will suggest how the institutions can handle the processes of repatriation and reintegration of the refugees in Angola.

Since the focus of this research will entail a personal and professional dialogue with the refugees, and other stakeholders the methodological approach will be qualitative. It is an attempt to understand the perceptions and perspectives of the various key players and all other stakeholders including the returned citizens on the repatriation and reintegration of refugees in Angola. Questionnaires and Face to Face interviews were the major tools to be used apart of others.

The data collection devices were of great importance though there were advantages and disadvantages. In this study the researcher used questionnaires, interviews, and observation analysis. In undertaking this research study the researcher encountered challenges mainly with the Government officials who viewed the information as sensitive.

Participants were chosen using a random sampling. The samples were appropriate for the purpose of the study and met the desired outcome. Interviews were important by generating empirical data.

This research came to add value to the body of knowledge on the topic and to bridge the existing gape on the field of study. The practical and theoretical applications, findings and implications can be useful for future research.