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Purpose: The global refugee crisis affects an estimated 32.5 million refugees worldwide. However, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimated budget of USD10 billion in 2022 and 2023 to cover the basic needs of all refugees is only funded at 50-53% from international donors (UNHCR 2023a). This problem of limited resources forces humanitarian aid organisations to make critical decisions about the allocation of funds and services to refugee communities. Thus, the humanitarian aid context is infused with unequal and competing interests since the decisions made can significantly impact the lives of individuals and communities, raising questions of accountability. This thesis critically examines the Vulnerability Assessment Framework (VAF) as a calculative practice to allocate UNHCR humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees in Jordan. In doing so, the thesis explores the power relations embedded in the VAF and the interplay of these relationships to further understa

Pierre bourdieuUnited nations high commissionerVulnerability assessment frameworkFuture research