A Simplified Guide to Surface Water Drainage Systems for Refugee Camps and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Temporary Settlements

War, displacement, and the best location for temporary sheltering: a qualitative study

“…Various studies show that the land allocated to sheltering needs due attention in accommodating refugees [1,5,13,14,[20][21][22][23][24]. According to our study, the most important properties of the land selected for refugee camps are land type, slope, area, topography, height, and vegetation.…”

Environmental health in forced displacement: A systematic scoping review of the emergency phase

“…Six publications (5%) are policy briefs that recommend or describe policies on how to manage camps (Aligne et al 2009), camp size (Cosgrave 1996), selecting a camp site (Swenson 1983), sanitation (Baghri andReed 1998), cash-based WaSH interventions (UNHCR 2016a), and WaSH monitoring (Cronk et al 2015). Four publications (3%) are technical guidelines, providing recommendations for designing physical systems, including drainage (Ajibade et al 2017;Tota-Maharaj 2016) and sanitation systems (Paul 2005;Fenner et al 2007). Table 3 shows the displaced population types of included studies that specified a study population.…”

“…Security concerns and monsoon season can complicate accessing areas most in need of aid (Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development 2010;Khan and Munshi 1983;Bradt and Drummond 2008;Ahoua et al 2006;Kim et al 2007). The transient presence of relief organizations in the emergency phase hinders coordination and therefore service delivery (CDC 1994;Baghri and Reed 1998;Ajibade et al 2017;Lim et al 2005;Broach et al 2010;CDC 2010;Hydroconseil 2017;Nothdurft 1983). Nevertheless, the quick provision of services is essential since "an emergency situation [can] develop into a possible catastrophe … and break the normal rules applied to long-term sustainable development" (Paul 2005).…”