Mutual Knowledge of Social Norms and Political Behavior
Social norms are crucial drivers of human behavior. However, misperceptions of others’ opinions may sustain norms…
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Work permits for refugees as social protection during polycrises
This paper studies the social protection of refugees during a pandemic. A pandemic adds to the…
Armed conflict and gendered participation in agrifood systems: Survey evidence from 29 African countries
This paper provides empirical micro-level evidence on the gendered impacts of armed conflict on economic activity…
Gendered effects of climate and conflict shocks on food security in Sudan and the mitigating role of social protection
Climate change and violent conflict are defining challenges of our time. However, it is not yet…
Effects of the Intensity and Duration of COVID-19 Lockdown Policies on the Use of Coping Strategies: Evidence from Four African Countries
Governments worldwide responded to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic with various lockdown measures. Restrictions curb…
Shocking social safety: Evidence from violence and drought in North-east Nigeria
Polycrises created by violent conflict and climate change are ubiquitous. Yet, the impacts of conflict and…
Building Resilience in Conflict Areas: Quasi-experimental Evidence from Borno State in North-east Nigeria
This paper provides novel evidence on the impacts of agricultural support programs in acute emergency settings,…
The impacts of armed conflict on human development: A review of the literature
The detrimental impacts of wars on human development are well documented across research domains, from public…
Gender Dimensions of Forced Displacement: A Brief Review and Introduction to the Special Issue
Displacement has increased continuously over the last 12 years and the number of forcibly displaced persons…
The Double Burden of Female Protracted Displacement: Survey Evidence on Gendered Livelihoods in El Fasher, Darfur
During protracted displacement, women and girls often face serious gender-specific challenges and vulnerabilities, including adverse norms…
The Effect of Individual Attitude toward Healthy Nutrition on Adherence to a High-UFA and High-Protein Diet: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Despite beneficial cardiovascular effects, substantial long-term modulation of food pattern could only be achieved in a…
Impacts of early action support on lives and livelihoods in South Sudan: The Life in Bentiu Study – Final impact report
Background South Sudan continues to face severe levels of violent conflict and climatic disasters, and households…
Short- and medium-term impacts of small-scale vegetable support on food security: evidence from Syria
Small-scale agricultural and horticultural interventions play a critical role in improving nutrition and food security of…
Cohesion Among Whom? Stayees, Displaced, and Returnees in Conflict Contexts
During the past decades, scholars from diverse social science disciplines have investigated the relationship between violent…
Systematic review on the impacts of agricultural interventions on food security and nutrition in complex humanitarian emergency settings
Complex humanitarian emergencies are a main driver of food and nutritional insecurity. Agricultural interventions are key…
Institutional trust in the time of corona: Evidence from countermeasures in Germany
We study how the stringency of policy measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic affects individuals’ trust…
Prevalence of Depression and Associated Socio-economic Outcomes during Violent Conflict: A Matched Analysis for Palestine Using Nationally Representative Survey and Conflict Event Data
Mental health risks are high in conflict settings, but mental health research mostly focuses on non-conflict…
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The Peace Bargain (Policy Brief)
This brief is a policy-focused summary of our research on the complexities of financing peace agreements.
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The Peace Bargain
Our research on the complexities of financing peace agreements delves into the understudied intersection of funding and peacebuilding processes.
Impact Assessment: Evaluation of Jobs-Based Programming for Stability
This report contains findings from an impact assessment of SPARK's programme LEAD 2, focussing on its success in supporting new entrepreneurs.
The burden of experience: Remembering life events increases poor people’s rejection of risky but favorable bets
The burden of poverty is caused by both material deprivation and the psychological threat associated with…
