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.

Community leaders in karamoja, uganda, taking part in interest-based mediation and negotiation training through the cclap program.
September 30, 2025
The Climate and Conflict Situation Report
Climate risks and resource scarcity, intersect with existing vulnerabilities, such as weak governance structures and socio-economic inequities, to amplify conflict in these regions.
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Gabion wall protecting river banks in nepal.
September 11, 2025
Financing Resilience
This policy brief analysed the allocation and expenditure of public funds for CCA and DRRM at the provincial level and across seven municipalities and rural municipalities from the Madhesh and Sudurpaschim Provinces of Nepal.
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Bamboo bioengineering on riverbank in nepal.
September 11, 2025
Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Investments in Nepal
This study reviews how provincial and local governments in Nepal plan, allocate, and use funds for DRRM and CCA, highlighting gaps in financing, utilization, and accountability to strengthen resilience planning.
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Three individuals discuss the regional livestock program at a table.
June 30, 2025
Transforming Livelihoods in the Horn of Africa’s Livestock Corridors
Discover how communities, markets, and systems are shifting across the Horn of Africa as the Regional Livestock Program (RLP) drives inclusive, climate-smart change.
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Two syrian woman site at a table in a meeting atmosphere.
June 03, 2025
Advancing Local Governance in Fragile Settings: Evidence from Northeast Syria
Using the context of Mercy Corps’ Catalyzing Community Resilience in Northern Syria program, this research examines how the role of youth in governance programs can shift power and decision-making within and to vulnerable communities.
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A mercy corps team member listening to a community member speaking.
March 01, 2024
COALESCE: Mercy Corps’ Social Cohesion Handbook
The COALESCE Handbook for Social Cohesion guides program implementers in designing, implementing, and measuring interventions that seek to increase social cohesion in both development and humanitarian programs.
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