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World: The Challenge of Measuring Sustainable Reintegration Outcomes: Lessons from the IMPACT Study and Recommendations for the Revision of the Reintegration Sustainability Index – IMPACT Study Report #4
By International Organization for Migration at ReliefWeb
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
Countries: World, Angola, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Somalia, South Sudan . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents key learnings from the IMPACT study regarding the measurement of sustainable reintegration. Its focus is the Reintegration Sustainability Index (RSI), the main tool us
Key takeaway Its focus is the Reintegration Sustainability Index (RSI), the main tool used by IOM since 2018 to measure sustainable reintegration, and the suitability of this tool for programme evaluation use.
Why this matters
The IMPACT study's examination of the Reintegration Sustainability Index highlights the complexities of measuring sustainable reintegration outcomes in disaster-affected areas. The use of the RSI for multiple purposes, including cross-country comparison and programme evaluation, creates tensions that limit its effectiveness. The study's findings, drawing on data from Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan, suggest that the RSI's suitability as an evaluation tool is questionable due to conceptual inconsistencies and the conflation of individual and community-level indicators. This has significant implications for faith-based organizations and Christian charities involved in disaster relief and reintegration efforts, as accurate measurement of outcomes is crucial for effective programme evaluation and resource allocation. The study's recommendations for revising the RSI will be closely watched by these organizations, as well as by governments and international agencies, as they seek to improve the effectiveness of their reintegration programmes and support the long-term recovery of affected communities.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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