NomadVillage Research
The applied research and institutional analysis unit of NomadVillage. We produce decision oriented evidence on territorial development, temporary mobilities, remote work, and rural revitalization, combining methodological rigor, empirical analysis, and ethical commitments.
What we do
We work at the intersection of social science, territorial innovation, and local governance. Our outputs are designed for municipalities, funders, communities, and researchers.
Applied research
Conceptual, methodological, and empirical studies focused on concrete territorial challenges, using integrated qualitative and quantitative methods.
Policy and institutional analysis
Policy briefs and technical notes that translate evidence into implementable recommendations, risk assessment, safeguards, and indicators.
Territorial consulting
Support for local and regional actors in readiness diagnostics, program design, and impact evaluation of policies and pilots.
Focus areas
Our scope is designed to remain useful even if specific programs evolve. We study the conditions that make territorial strategies viable, fair, and measurable.
Method and integrity
Methodological approach
Our work is guided by methodological rigor and transparency. We combine quantitative indicators, qualitative research, and contextual territorial analysis, adapting methods to the scale, sensitivity, and governance conditions of each case.
Analyses integrate descriptive statistics, administrative and territorial data, document analysis, and qualitative inputs such as interviews, surveys, and field based observations. Triangulation across sources is central to our practice, especially in small scale or rural contexts where data gaps are common.
Rather than applying standardized models, we emphasize careful interpretation, explicit assumptions, and clear communication of limits and uncertainty, enabling decision makers to assess results alongside risks and implementation conditions.
Ethics and integrity
Ethical responsibility toward territories and communities is a core principle of our work. We prioritize territorial sensitivity, proportionality, and respect for local dynamics throughout the research process.
We maintain clear disclosure of funding sources, institutional partnerships, and potential conflicts of interest. Privacy considerations guide publication choices, favoring aggregated outputs and avoiding signals that could expose communities or distort local processes.
Publications
Our publications are organized as open, citable series. The full archive lives on our publication platform.
Decision oriented notes for governments and funders
Short publications focused on evidence, risks, safeguards, and implementation options, designed for municipalities and institutional stakeholders.
Conceptual, methodological, and empirical studies
Papers that develop frameworks, methods, and aggregated results, aligned with academic standards while preserving sensitive operational details.
Diagnostics and technical documentation
Reports supporting territorial diagnostics, program design, and impact monitoring, suitable for institutional partnerships and consulting engagements.
Projects and impact
Selected metrics from our current applied work and collaborations.
Governance and team
NomadVillage Research brings together researchers and practitioners across social science, territorial development, and public policy. Outputs follow governance and review practices appropriate to each publication type.
Governance
NomadVillage Research operates under a governance framework designed to ensure analytical independence, transparency, and institutional accountability. Research activities are structurally separated from platform operations, and review practices are adapted to the nature of each output, including policy briefs, research papers, and technical reports.
Governance emphasizes clear attribution of responsibility, proportional review mechanisms, and safeguards against conflicts of interest, aligned with the ethical commitments described in this page.
How to collaborate
Collaboration is built around concrete questions and clearly defined territorial contexts. We work with municipalities, regional governments, foundations, research groups, and institutional partners seeking evidence to inform decisions, design pilots, or evaluate existing initiatives.
Engagements may take the form of applied studies, policy briefs, technical reports, or advisory support. Each collaboration begins with a scoping conversation to clarify objectives, data availability, ethical considerations, and expected outputs, ensuring proportional methods and transparent responsibilities.
Contact
For institutional inquiries, collaborations, and publication proposals, reach out through the channels below.