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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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 marginalization in Kenya.
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January 18, 2023
Meeting Immediate Needs and Protecting Development Gains
Mercy Corps Ethiopia’s 2022 drought response in the Somali region shows the benefits of timely crisis response embedded in development programs to support market development and build resilience.
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January 06, 2023
Breaking the Cycle: Unlocking Climate Finance for Fragile States
New research by Mercy Corps and the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance explores innovative solutions that can increase the level of climate finance for the fragile states that need it most.
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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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January 04, 2022
Addressing the Climate-Conflict Nexus
This paper draws on existing research and Mercy Corps’ experiences working at the nexus of climate change and conflict and provides evidence-based insights for driving this work forward.
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April 28, 2021
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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