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.

Farmer in field
January 21, 2015
Cultivation techniques and financial management help to raise yields and improve farmer productivity among female smallholder farmers in Indonesia
Cultivation techniques and financial management help to raise yields and improve farmer productivity among female smallholder farmers in Indonesia.
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Woman in zimbabwe
January 17, 2015
Accelerated Behavior Change and Adoption of Good Farming Practices Among Smallholder Farmers
In Zimbabwe, Mercy Corps’ Agri-Fin Mobile program bundles farm and crop management tools and financial services in affordable platforms on mobile phone channels.
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Man with food cart
November 16, 2014
Private Sector Engagement Toolkit
A Mercy Corps toolkit for effectively building and sustaining program partnerships with the private sector
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Woman in dr congo
November 14, 2014
Cheaper, Faster, Better? Cash Assistance in Emergencies
There's a growing consensus that cash, rather than in-kind aid, is the best assistance to provide in an emergency. But which method is most expedient and cost-effective — electronic vouchers, mobile money or physical cash? Our study in the Democratic Republic of Congo found some surprising results.
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Marketplace with produce on tables
November 10, 2014
Economic Impact of the Ebola Crisis on Select Liberian Markets
To better understand the impacts of the Ebola crisis on households and markets in Liberia, Mercy Corps conducted an assessment in several counties.
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Woman business owner smiling
October 13, 2014
The World of Work
Employment, entrepreneurship and job creation principles and strategies
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