Research and Policy Pillar
We feature analysis and stories to change dominant narratives and provide a new lens to support governments, organisations, and communities, to foster more equitable systems and expand spaces for all voices to be heard.
This pillar is the backbone of Samuel Hall’s work in advancing the rights of migrants globally: we produce evidence of the lives and aspirations of migrants and displaced persons. We passionately believe that for global, regional, and national policies and programmes to be truly impactful, they must resonate with local realities. This dual commitment – to rigorous evidence and grounded policy – drives our mission to shift perceptions.
Our research projects are rooted in fieldwork led by our operations team. We always include empirical research and/or field missions in collaboration with migrant researchers and national experts. Taking a qualitative approach informed by quantitative insights, our research is deeply entrenched in the stories and voices of people.
Through our storytelling and analysis, we aim to constructively change dominant narratives around migration, localisation, and durable solutions, and bring clarity at a time of crisis, on what is possible and within reach. We believe in being enablers and connectors, between communities and changemakers through research and policy advice.
The Research and Policy Team's engagement does not end at research as we link our findings with policy processes. We shape and guide national, regional, and international dialogues. This is achieved through direct interactions with policymakers and by advocating for humanitarian and human rights-focused protection responses; formulating programmatic strategies across the humanitarian-development-peacebuilding spectrum whilst tackling cross-cutting issues: gender, law, and climate change/environment.
Our Products
Research
In-depth Research Reports
Research Briefs
Policy Briefs
Operational Products and Guidance Notes
Policy
Policy dialogue, consultations and workshops
Training Packages to provide modules for government stakeholders or non-governmental organisations seeking to improve their understanding of specific concepts, practices or regulations
Strategic Policy Reviews
Advocacy
Advocacy and programme strategies on durable solutions for non-governmental organisations.
Country-of-origin reports for lawyers engaged in asylum procedures.
Thematic Expertise
We pride ourselves on our versatile expertise in various thematic areas:
Research
Forced Migration
Durable Solutions
Climate
Decolonial View from the South
Policy
Localisation
Participation and Accountability to Populations
Urban Planning