Research and resources

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

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Connectivity Research

Together with the Signal Program at Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Mercy Corps has put together a package of research, guidance toolkit and accompanying white paper for teams looking to implement WiFi.

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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.

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Digital Technology and the Future of Work

Digital technology is particularly suited to those who face barriers to employment because it supports flexible working arrangements.

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Community Cohesion in a Digital Space

This document covers key-lessons learned in the development and testing of a mobile app that addresses community challenges amid rampant misinformation and dangerous speech in Nigeria.

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December 11, 2019

The Weaponization of Social Media

An assessment of how social media has been used to incite violence and how collaborative programming can help protect already fragile communities.