Conclusions and Recommendations

Abstract

The shelters are sited in remote, sparsely populated areas, partly because of the proximity to Myanmar. They lack infrastructure, such as robust solid waste disposal systems. Though agencies and the RTG have attempted to manage the settlements and their environments, this is proving increasingly challenging. Recommendations are made to each group of key actors, notably the RTG, humanitarian agencies, local population and the displaced persons themselves. In particular, encouraging greater environmental self-sufficiency amongst the displaced persons, and getting them involved in the planning and use of services, is seen as vital. Integrating the settlement’s systems, such as electricity, with national Thai sources, will also help.