Policy-representations in the Temporary Protection Statute for Venezuelans in Colombia: market-formed solutions within the humanitarian relief and the human rights protection nexus

Juliana Poveda-Clavijo

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Abstract

Humanitarian responses to crises are the product of policy representations within local political arenas. In this research paper, I approach the policy representations that informed the Colombian Temporary Protection Statute for Venezuelans (TPS) as a humanitarian response. Reflecting on them could open the door for a new understanding of the policy problem and address the existing policy gaps. The Post-structural Policy Analysis (PPA) is the methodology deployed in this endeavour. It enabled me to explore the assumptions regarding the Venezuelans in Colombia, the pragmatic presuppositions that oriented the TPS as a solution, and its implications in the humanitarian relief and human rights protection nexus. I conclude that the TPS is a market-driven solution underpinned in the prevailing representation of Venezuelans as migrants and burden-holders, with some pending issues in human rights matters.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationDen Haag
PublisherInternational Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
Number of pages71
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

SeriesISS working papers. General series
Number697
ISSN0921-0210

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Geen ISS auteur: dit is een award winning student paper in de ISS working paper series.

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  • ISS Working Paper-General Series

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