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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February 14, 2020
On the Move: Understanding Venezuelan Refugee and Migrant Decision-Making
Mercy Corps research into why migrants make decisions that put their lives at risk.
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February 10, 2020
Building Civil Society Through Humanitarian Assistance
A report on Mercy Corps' Investing in Syrian Humanitarian Action (ISHA) program.
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January 23, 2020
A World on Fire: Orienting the U.S. Foreign Assistance Architecture to Build Climate Resilience
A policy brief exploring the status of climate change adaptation within the U.​S.​ foreign assistance architecture.
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December 15, 2019
Case Study: Community Investment Trust
A new form of real estate investment can help low-income people build assets and resilience.
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December 11, 2019
The Weaponization of Social Media
An assessment of how social media has been used to incite violence and how collaborative programming can help protect already fragile communities.
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December 02, 2019
The Role of the World Bank in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations
This note explores lessons learned since 2016 and provides recommendations for the World Bank to consider moving forward.
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