Multi-Stakeholder Collaborations: How Multinational Enterprises Can Drive Refugee Employment

Our research addresses the underexplored role of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in tackling the grand challenge of skilled refugee employment through multi-stakeholder collaborations. While refugee workforce integration is largely shaped by macro-institutional forces and a multitude of actors, the potential contribution of MNEs has received limited attention in extant research. Adopting an MNE-centric lens, this paper explores how MNEs could become more active participants in the broader refugee employment ecosystem by engaging in collaborative initiatives that foster sustainable integration pathways. Through theoretical and practical insights, the study identifies strategic bilateral partnerships that MNEs can leverage to enhance refugee integration outcomes while advancing corporate social responsibility agendas. Key examples illustrate how businesses can foster resilient and scalable employment pathways for skilled refugees.