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RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Access to Land and Tenure Documents A situational analysis of Minority Groups in Southwest, Jubaland, and Puntland States of Somalia

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Somalia In Somalia, ongoing conflict, climate change, and fragmented governance severely impact Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) rights, with minority and displaced groups disproportionately facing eviction and discrimination. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) commissioned this study to assess these structural barriers. It aims to provide evidence-based insights and recommendations for inclusive […]

Multisectoral Needs Assessment in Eastern Chad

Relief International, Chad The Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) in Eastern Chad reveals a critical humanitarian situation with severe needs in Sila and Salamat affecting both host and displaced communities almost equally. The intertwined nature of these needs necessitates a holistic approach to address challenges stemming from poor agricultural harvests, infrastructure deficits, and low development levels. […]

4Mi Data Collection on Afghan Refugees and Migrants’ Movements to and through Pakistan

Mixed Migration Centre (MMC), Asia As of October 2024, Pakistan hosted approximately three million Afghans, including around 700,000 Afghans who fled following the takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021. However, the journey to Pakistan and the conditions many Afghans face upon arrival are fraught with risks. Meraki Labs supported the mixed migration center to conduct […]

4Mi Data Collection on Mixed Migration Movements to and through Türkiye

Mixed Migration Centre (MMC), Asia Turkiye has a long history as an origin, destination, and transit country. Recently, increasingly unpredictable conditions in the region have exacerbated migration patterns and changed the demographics of migration. Following the events of August 2021 in Afghanistan, Afghan migrants are increasingly seeking alternatives in Turkiye and beyond. Precarious situations in […]

4Mi Data Collection Pilot in Pakistan

Mixed Migration Centre (MMC), Asia This report details the findings of a data collection pilot conducted in Pakistan, focusing on Afghan migrants and refugees. The survey was undertaken due to the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, which has led many to seek refuge in neighboring countries like Pakistan, where they face significant challenges including exploitation, arbitrary […]

2023 Impact Assessment of UNFPA’s Multi-Country Response to Humanitarian Crises

UNFPA, Middle East Meraki Labs led the 2023 Impact Assessment of UNFPA’s multi-country humanitarian response across seven crisis-affected settings in the Arab States region, including Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye, Yemen, and northwest Syria. The assessment focused on the impact of UNFPA’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender-Based Violence, and Youth programming on Syrian refugees, IDPs, […]

Listening to Displacement-Affected Communities on their Inclusion and Meaningful Participation in Durable Solutions Governance

Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS), East Africa and the Horn of Africa This report was conducted to understand the extent to which marginalized groups, specifically internally displaced people and minority clans, are included in Somalia. The research aims to identify the factors affecting their meaningful participation in local governance systems. By analyzing these factors, the […]

Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours on FGM/C in Puntland, Somalia

CEFA, Somalia This report assesses changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding FGM/C during the 21-month “Fundamental Rights, Equality and Empowerment for Girls and Women in the Puntland State of Somalia” (FREE) project. It follows up on a baseline study to examine changes in KAP the FREE project may have contributed to. The report aims […]

Development of Model Guidelines on Shock-Responsive Social Protection

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Caribbean Meraki Labs analyzed the challenges associated with linking cash to social protection in Caribbean states and developed policy level guidance aimed at overcoming the most significant obstacles. We worked with CDEMA over the course of 3 years to produce needs assessments and practical guidelines that could concretely improve outcomes […]

An Evaluation of Progress towards the Inclusion of Refugees in National Education Systems in the IGAD member States

UNHCR, East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes This evaluation report assesses the progress made by international, regional, and national actors in fulfilling commitments related to the inclusion of refugees in national education systems, as outlined in the Djibouti Declaration (DD). Covering the period from December 2017 to December 2022, the evaluation specifically […]