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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Protecting Development Gains in Ethiopia

Drawing on Mercy Corps Ethiopia’s experience, this brief advocates for using Crisis Modifiers, emergency funding mechanisms—to respond to shocks—protect development gains, and avoid backsliding.

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Climate Fragility: Addressing Barriers to Practice

Addressing risks related to climate fragility requires unpacking the ways in which these trends interact. This paper puts forward new ideas for climate security assessments to enable action.

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Role of Markets In Strengthening Social Resilience Capacities in Northeast Nigeria

Through a case study of two market-based programs in northeast (NE) Nigeria, this learning brief sheds light on methods for strengthening important sources of resilience in protracted crises.

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Harnessing Local Sources of Social Cohesion in Niger

This brief examines factors contributing to local-level variation in social cohesion for improving programming in areas prone to ongoing conflicts, natural disasters, and other shocks and stresses.

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Negotiating for Humanitarian Access Online Course

Gaining access for humanitarian assistance is a constant challenge. In this one-hour course, you will learn essential strategies for negotiating humanitarian access.

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“I Could Not Sleep While They Were Hungry”

This brief presents initial findings from a study in Yemen, to showcase why informal support networks are critical to households’ ability to survive and cope in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.