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Displaced Persons Refugees And The Environment Question Paper

Displaced Persons Refugees And The Environment

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ECD 411: DISPLACED PERSONS REFUGEES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

DATE: Tuesday 7th April, 2009

TIME: 2.00-4.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE Questions ONE Compulsory

Q1.
a)
Citing examples from Africa, discuss the factors contributing to refugee

population.

[18 Marks]

b)
Briefly discuss the Environmental problems resulting from refugees and

internally displaced persons.

[12 Marks]

Q2.
a)
Discuss the various challenges of determining refugee situation in Africa.

[10 Marks]

b)
Discuss the role of UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for

Refugees) and the host government in resolving environmental problems

related to refugees.

[10 Marks]

Q3.
a)
Using relevant examples distinguish between the following types of
displacements.

i)
Psychological and Social.

[5 Marks]

ii)
Economic and Political

[5 Marks]
b)
Explain
the
various
policy interventions on refugee problems in Africa.

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Q4.
Briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of any two categories of

Emergency refugee settlements.

[20 Marks]

Q5.
a)
Discuss the methods that are used in estimating refugee populations.

[12
Marks]

b)
Explain the principle benefits of recognition as a refugee. [8 Marks]

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