Research and resources

Explore case studies, impact evaluations, reports and other technical documents about our programmes. Learn about our research partnerships, and please contact us if you have any questions.

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December 18, 2020

Responsible Data Toolkit

This toolkit shares principles for the transparent, secure and responsible use of personal data, and provides materials that enable incorporation of responsible data principles into everyone’s daily work.

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November 18, 2020

The Next Generation Humanitarian Distributed Platform

This report calls for the development of a shared, sector-wide “blockchain for good” to allow the aid sector to better automate and track processes in real-time, and maintain secure records.

Three young people work together to haul up water in ethiopia.

November 06, 2020

Addressing the Climate-Conflict Nexus in Fragile States

While climate variability is associated with the onset of conflict, improvements in local state capacity may enable responsiveness to climate-related challenges that give rise to conflict.

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October 13, 2020

Building Economic and Climate Resilience to Disasters

MRED works through disaster risk reduction and market systems approaches to strengthen the resilience of smallholder farmers to the adverse effects of climate change and natural disasters.

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September 29, 2020

Inclusive Energy Access in Emergencies: A Handbook for Humanitarians

This handbook equips humanitarian practitioners with practical tools to improve inclusive energy access in emergencies.

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September 09, 2020

Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Societies

The COVID-19 pandemic presents an array of challenges to societies affected by armed conflict and acute fragility, read our latest research and analysis on COVID-19 impacts to these societies.