Publications

Complex humanitarian emergencies are a main driver of food and nutritional insecurity. Agricultural interventions are key…

We study how the stringency of policy measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic affects individuals’ trust…

Mental health risks are high in conflict settings, but mental health research mostly focuses on non-conflict…

This brief is a policy-focused summary of our research on the complexities of financing peace agreements.

Our research on the complexities of financing peace agreements delves into the understudied intersection of funding and peacebuilding processes.

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 poverty is caused by both material deprivation and the psychological threat associated with…

This paper provides empirical microlevel evidence on the gendered impacts of armed conflict on economic activity in agriculture and other sectors, combining large-N sex-disaggregated survey data with temporally and spatially disaggregated conflict event data from 29 African countries.

Background High ambient air temperatures in Africa pose significant health and behavioral challenges in populations with…

Objective Providing country-level estimates for prevalence rates of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), COVID-19 exposure and food…

Recently, crowdsourcing has been proposed as a tool for fighting misinformation online. Will internet users listen…

Cardiovascular diseases are increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, reaching epidemic proportions in countries of the…

The effects of agricultural and nutritional support programs on health are not fully understood. This article…

The integration of refugees into host countries’ formal labor markets is increasingly recommended as a durable…

In this report we outline the null findings of a pre-registered experiment on vaccine hesitancy in…

This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the UNHCR's efforts to address the needs of refugees and other displaced persons.

There is growing evidence that ethnic divisions and conflict experiences affect social capital and economic interactions…

Homes gardens are a key source of food security and micronutrient-rich fruits and vegetables and are…

The involvement of small-scale farmers in markets is crucial to alleviate poverty in low- and middle-income…

Globally, one in three women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) over their lifetimes. Yet, the factors…

This paper analyzes how the intersectionality of gender, forced displacement, and collective violence shapes coping behaviors…