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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November 21, 2023
Adapting in Adversity
This report draws on the perspectives of Mercy Corps country leaders to understand how country and program teams in fragile and conflict-affected situations are supporting climate adaptation, the barriers they face, and the promising practices they are implementing in their programming.
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November 09, 2023
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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October 23, 2023
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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A person reaching for a jerry can at an internally displaced persons camp.
June 20, 2023
Saving Lives and Building Resilience
Findings suggest long-term resilience investments are crucial to prevent future humanitarian and environmental shocks like drought and floods in Somalia. Discover action items for building community resilience.
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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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