For Profit Humanitarians: IKEA's partnership with the Jordan River Foundation

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Author(s)
Malik, A. A. et al.
Publication language
English
Pages
28pp
Date published
01 Sep 2018
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Partnerships, Conflict, violence & peace, Forced displacement and migration
Countries
Syria, Jordan
Organisations
Urban Institute

As the Syrian refugee crisis enters its eighth year, leveraging the private sector’s financial capital and capacity for innovation has emerged as an attractive solution to protracted displacement. But little evidence exists on the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach. This case study highlights a unique type of private-sector engagement in which mainstream business interests align with the needs of refugees and host communities. The IKEA–Jordan River Foundation (JRF) partnership demonstrates how diverse stakeholders can identify synergies, overcome legal and practical barriers, and sustain collaborations through effective management structures.