This study seeks to provide an indicative baseline for the research work of the Global Shelter Cluster (GSC) to ensure that this work is itself evidence-based. This report describes the research priorities of humanitarian practitioners engaged in the coordination of humanitarian response, based on analysis of data collected from 20 Cluster Coordinators and 24 academic partner organisations in 42 countries. It also incorporates an earlier GSC study based on a consultation with 11 member organisations of the Global Shelter Cluster Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) .

This baseline report answers three key questions:

    • How is Research understood and used by Shelter Clusters?

    • What are the Research Priorities of Shelter Clusters?

    • What are the Research Capabilities available to Shelter Clusters?