Casamance refugees in The Gambia: self-settlement and the challenges of integration

This paper discusses the situation of refugees from the Casamance region of southern Senegal who have crossed the border to settle in the Gambia as a result of the protracted, low level conflict and instability in their place of origin. The paper focuses on the interconnected issues of livelihoods, education and health for this group of refugees. The paper also focuses on the impact of donor assistance to date in this context and possible futures for assistance for Casamance refugees.