Research, media analysis and recovery needs assessments.
Due to contractual agreements, we cannot publish all commissioned work. The publications shared here are either produced solely by RMTeam, authorised for publication by RMTeam, or already published online by the party that commissioned the work.
Published June 2022
A combined recovery needs assessment bringing together a synthesis and community reports for Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel, identifying post-occupation recovery priorities and recommendations from fieldwork in May–June 2022.
Published April 2022
An analysis of reported recruitment of Syrian fighters for the war in Ukraine, drawing on social media, media reports and online interviews. The study distinguishes recruitment reports from actual deployment, which had not been observed by the end of March 2022.
Published January 2018
An emergency needs assessment based on 193 key informant interviews, documenting displacement and humanitarian priorities in Idleb, Aleppo and Hama in January 2018.
Published 2017
Monitoring of the July 2017 local council elections in Saraqib, reviewing electoral regulations, voter registration, polling, vote counting and transparency.
Published February 2017
A baseline assessment for the Aqed local governance programme, exploring citizens’ perceptions of local council legitimacy, transparency and services, including women’s and displaced people’s participation.
Published September 2016
A field survey mapping the health, social and economic circumstances of people with disabilities in Gaziantep, including access to rehabilitation, education, employment and support.
Published August 2016
A survey of Syrian humanitarian organisations’ views on OCHA coordination meetings, Humanitarian Liaison Group representation and ways to improve participation in the humanitarian response.
Published December 2014
A rapid study of civil documentation centres’ activities and capacities, drawing on key informant and household interviews to assess access to registration services, records and legal documentation.
Published August 2014
A rapid public opinion study across seven Syrian governorates, capturing attitudes towards the upcoming interim government elections and potential prime minister candidates in August 2014.
Published 2014
An analysis of local administration and councils in Syria, examining their structures, elections, funding, service delivery and governance challenges, including in Kurdish-majority areas.
Published 2022
An independent evaluation of Islamic Relief Worldwide’s Yemen response and recovery programme, assessing health, WASH, food security and sustainable livelihoods interventions, with lessons and recommendations for future programming.
Published May 2016
A formative evaluation of the DFID-funded Tamkeen programme, examining how conflict conditions, community participation and local governance structures influenced programme delivery and progress towards its objectives.
Published January 2024
An evaluation of UNICEF’s Level 3 emergency response in Ukraine, examining its relevance, effectiveness and coordination during the war. RMTeam International led the primary field research.
Published August 2018
Research into attacks on health facilities and workers, barriers to accessing care, and the coping strategies used by Syrian healthcare practitioners and patients, with recommendations for stronger protection.
Published January 2018
An assessment of olive, olive oil, herb and spice markets in northern Syria, examining conflict-related trade patterns, prices and value chains to inform support for livelihoods and food security.
Published March 2017
A qualitative study of how mobile technology can improve humanitarian programming in Syria, exploring existing uses, opportunities and constraints through interviews with practitioners and key informants.
Published May 2016
Research into factors that make young Syrians vulnerable to recruitment by violent extremist groups and sources of resilience, drawing on experiences in Syria, Lebanon and Turkey.
Published October 2016
An assessment of household food security, livelihoods and agriculture across Syria, identifying pressures on income, markets and production and priorities for humanitarian and livelihoods support.
