Arusha. Researchers from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) have proposed the establishment of a specialised East African Community (EAC) institution to coordinate refugee and forced displacement issues across the region.
They have also urged member states to fast-track the adoption and implementation of a common refugee policy, saying differences in national approaches continue to hinder access to essential services and weaken regional integration efforts.
The recommendations were presented on June 22, 2026, by Prof Opportuna Kweka of the Department of Geography at UDSM’s College of Social Sciences and chairperson of the UDSM Research Chair on Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD), following a meeting with the EAC Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution.
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