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.

People selling fruits and vegetables on a busy street.
March 29, 2021
Harnessing the Development Potential of Labor Migration
This study aggregates various sources of data, showing that key donors miss opportunities to improve development by framing migration as a problem rather than an opportunity with risks and rewards.
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February 26, 2021
One Year On: Paying for Darkness
This paper summarizes the outputs of a short evaluation undertaken in early 2020 to assess the intervention’s impact, and extract learning for future interventions.
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Three young people work together to haul up water in ethiopia.
November 06, 2020
Addressing the Climate-Conflict Nexus in Fragile States
While climate variability is associated with the onset of conflict, improvements in local state capacity may enable responsiveness to climate-related challenges that give rise to conflict.
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An adult stands on a hillside and holds a walking stick.
October 13, 2020
Building Economic and Climate Resilience to Disasters
MRED works through disaster risk reduction and market systems approaches to strengthen the resilience of smallholder farmers to the adverse effects of climate change and natural disasters.
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September 29, 2020
Inclusive Energy Access in Emergencies: A Handbook for Humanitarians
This handbook equips humanitarian practitioners with practical tools to improve inclusive energy access in emergencies.
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Myanmar river scene.
September 04, 2020
Bridging Agricultural Livelihoods and Energy Access
Barriers and opportunities for rice and rice husk value chains in Labutta, Myanmar
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