Social Cohesion Report Between Syrian Refugees and Urban Host Communities in Lebanon and Jordan 2015  

This Literature review was published by the World Vision in 2015. It discusses the problem of rising social tensions between Syrian refugees and urban host communities in Lebanon and Jordan. The review explores why the investigation into the causes and consequences of these tensions is integral for humanitarian and development programming in the region. Included is an analysis of key studies on social cohesion and social tensions in the region, and an evaluation of existing approaches to social cohesion and its variants in regional, national and organizational strategic frameworks.