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 20, 2019
ADAPTing Aid: Lessons from Six Case Studies
In 2015 the IRC and Mercy Corps joined forces to launch ADAPT (Analysis Driven Agile Programming Techniques) to research, innovate and field test adaptive management techniques for the sector.
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October 29, 2019
What We Know About Energy, Gender and GBV in Emergencies
Mercy Corps' report on meeting the energy needs of women and girls in emergencies.
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November 27, 2018
Financial Inclusion: Technology’s Role in Accessing Financial Services
Mercy Corps explores how technology can help the poor, refugees, women, youth and other marginalized populations access vital financial services.
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November 12, 2018
Negotiating for Humanitarian Access Playbook
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May 07, 2018
Rapid Needs Assessment for Vulnerable Venezuelans in Colombia
Members of Mercy Corps’ Colombia and emergency response teams traveled to the Colombia/Venezuela border to conduct focus group discussions and key informant interviews with Colombians and Venezuelans. The main objective of the rapid assessment was to better understand the situation of vulnerable Venezuelans near the border.
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February 22, 2018
The Humanitarian System in CAR: A Time of Challenges
Mercy Corps in the Central African Republic (CAR) published a report on the current humanitarian system in CAR, and recommendations for how to improve it.
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