With millions of displaced people excluded from stable, fair employment, ensuring universal access to dignified work is essential for human rights, social cohesion, and resilient communities.

Working with host governments has never been more important.

This isn't just academic research. Policymakers and practitioners will share how evidence partnerships inform policymaking and strengthen government ownership—especially critical as aid budgets tighten.

What happens when you give refugees formal work permits and business licenses?

What about integrating them into national public works programs?

For the first time, we have experimental evidence on what works—and what it means for dignified work and inclusion at scale.