Lena C. Endresen and Geir Øvensen
The Potential of UNRWA Data for Research on Palestinian Refugees
A study of UNRWA Administrative Data
Sponsored by
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Contents
Preface
1.Introduction
Aim and Scope
The Research Value of Data
Three Categories of Data on Refugees
2.The Family Files
Recommendations
Possible Research Projects
3.The Refugee Registration Records
The Registration System
Special Hardship Cases
Social Study Report
Recommendations
Possible Research Projects
4.Health Data
Health Data Produced through Routine Reports
Surveillance of Infectious Diseases
Recommendations
Possible Research Projects
5.Education Data
Recommendations
Possible Research Projects
6.Conclusion
Appendix 1. Publications by UNRWA Public Information Office
Appendix 2. The Annual Reports of the Commissioner General
Appendix 3. Health Statistics
Appendix 4. Education Statistics
Appendix 5. Tables: Some Vital Data
Socio-Economic Data Base: Special Hardship Cases
References
Fafo Report 176
©
Forskningsstiftelsen Fafo
1994
ISBN 82-7422-135-4
Cover and layout: Jon S. Lahlum
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