Research Launch webinar: “Structured Chaos”: how nonprofits in conflict settings became an economic sector
The research team and experts will be discussing the findings of the research in a webinar on November 14th, at 2pm CET (8am EST) Research […]
Civil society
Supporting local organizations and civil society actors is one of IMPACT’s core missions. IMPACT continuously documents and analyzes the Syrian civil society landscape with the ultimate aim of aiding this work.
Structured Chaos: how nonprofits in conflict settings became an economic sector
This research collection focuses on investigating the aid and development industry from an economic perspective, evaluating the socioeconomic role of the non-profit sector, and analyzing the long-term impact of this sector stretch beyond the direct goals of non-profit projects.
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Common Priorities: Advancing Women Rights across Syria
This collection of research and policy papers aims to present and open discussions on several topics, that are directly related to the work of Women-focused organisations in Syria, to enhance the participation of women activists and organisations in knowledge production, and to provide a basis for advocacy efforts.
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Civil Society in North East Syria: A closer look
A collection of papers giving a closer look into some of the factors that shape the civic space in Northeast Syria, the structures , main stakeholders and human capital. These papers are based on data from a cross-sectional perception gauging survey of members of active Civil Society Organizations in NES
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Hubs and Bubbles: Syrian civil society after a decade of conflict
The 2021 round of mapping has seen significant changes in the Syrian civil society landscape. A significant reduction in violence since the previous phase has enabled more Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to emerge. The environment is now defined by distinct civil society hubs that are marked by the various territories.
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Forced displacement in Syria: Challenges and avenues for civil society engagement
An analysis of the drivers and challenges of displacement movements in and from Syria, and the role of local civil society actors to mitigate them.
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Invisible Sanctions: How over-compliance limits humanitarian work on Syria
Humanitarian work in Syria is limited by complex, bureaucratic financial systems that prevent the necessary funds from entering the country. Any mention of Syria is a red flag for banks with small CSOs on the front lines paying the price of over-compliance. This research paper outlines the invisible sanctions that inhibit humanitarian work in Syria, with recommendations for improving the system.
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Challenges for peace in Syria without East Euphrates
Kheder Khaddour argues that the ongoing instability of Northeast Syria (NES) means that no political deal for Syria will resolve the overall conflict without including this region.
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Feminist and Women’s Organizations in Syria: Challenges and Opportunities
An overview of common challenges and opportunities for collaboration and effective partnership among feminist and women’s organizations (FWOs) in Syria.
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Background on social and economic structures in Northeast Syria: Region Profile
Northeast Syria (NES) is home to dynamic social and economic structures that are distinct from other areas in Syria. This report provides background information on the region for stakeholders, focusing on social and economic structures, as well as governance bodies.
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