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.

A person using a pair of hand pliers.
April 26, 2023
How can small businesses cope in the face of multiple crises in Lebanon?
A study of small businesses in Lebanon examining the impact of years of economic and political shocks on their operations, and responses and sources of support they have used to remain operational.
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March 17, 2023
The Evolution of Devolution: Considerations for Scaling Local Participatory Planning in Kenya
Exploring how local scaling participatory planning interventions can increase democratic empowerment and decrease marginalisation in Kenya.
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March 13, 2023
Time to Turn Around: The Decline of UK Peacebuilding
Mercy Corps developed this framework to support actors working in complex crises to better mitigate violence and advance peace within and across humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts.
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Malian agricultural scene.
March 02, 2023
Centre Stage or Behind the Scenes?
Sharing findings from research on women’s participation in peace and conflict in Mali and recommendations for programming and research on Women, Gender, Peace, and Security.
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A family with their new pear-shaped well.
February 22, 2023
A Household Loan Programme for the Adoption of Water Saving Technologies in Jordan
This paper summarises key findings from analysis of the Water Innovation Technologies Programme’s Household Loan Programme performance and economics and the main results from the economic evaluation.
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February 10, 2023
Delivering Impact at Scale
Mercy Corps Ventures annual impact report explores the newest companies in their portfolio, key trends to watch, and impact around the globe.
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