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.

Wheat fields in ukraine.
April 13, 2022
The Russian-Ukrainian Conflict and Its Food Security Implications in Northwest Syria
A new Mercy Corps report finds that ripple effects from the conflict in Ukraine threaten to exacerbate food insecurity in Northwest Syria.
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A person sits outside of a building.
April 04, 2022
Can Mediation Reduce Violence?
Evaluating how training local leaders in mediation and negotiation shapes insecurity and violence in Nigeria.
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Three people watering plants.
March 21, 2022
Outsmarting La Niña
This brief offers lessons and recommendations for a smarter drought response in the Horn of Africa, which protects and builds on major resilience over the last decade.
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An aerial view of the city of mombasa in kenya.
March 10, 2022
From High-Risk to Resilient
Examining what activities are most effective in increasing resilience to recruitment by violent extremist organisations among high-risk individuals in Kenya
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A group of people sitting together while someone prepares food.
March 09, 2022
Strengthening Social Cohesion for Violence Prevention
Ten lessons from Mercy Corps’ research on improving social cohesion in order to prevent violence and mitigate conflict.
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A person organizing vegetables on a table.
February 24, 2022
Market Impacts of COVID on Northeast Nigeria
This assessment provides insight into market impacts and critical constraints facing households and actors in Northeast Nigeria.
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