Revista Brasileira de Política Internacional (Jan 2013)

A network society communicative model for optimizing the Refugee Status Determination (RSD) procedures

  • Andrea Pacheco Pacífico

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-73292013000100002
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 56, no. 1
pp. 22 – 39

Abstract

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This article recommends a new way to improve Refugee Status Determination (RSD) procedures by proposing a network society communicative model based on active involvement and dialogue among all implementing partners. This model, named after proposals from Castells, Habermas, Apel, Chimni, and Betts, would be mediated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), whose role would be modeled after that of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) practice.

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