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tensions, access to resources and livelihoods, governance, the rule of law, security,
and political and social dynamics, including gender relations) and how those causes
interact with one another
Key participants in previous or ongoing conflict and those in positions to influence
future conflict, positively or negatively
Factors contributing to peace and disaster risk reduction, with attention to favourable
existing dynamics that can be built upon, such as mechanisms for sharing resources
and participatory decision-making
Mapping of any ongoing or previous development work related to conflict or disasters,
and lessons learned from that work
How conflict and disasters could affect livelihoods and economic recovery programmes,
and in turn how those programmes could influence conflict and disaster risk.
2.2 How is a livelihoods and economic recovery
assessment conducted?
As with the information to be collected in a livelihoods and economic recovery assessment,
the most appropriate method of conducting the assessment will vary according to
the particular circumstances of the crisis or post-crisis situation. The guidance on methods
will also continue to evolve as new technologies become available, and lessons are
learned from evaluations of livelihoods and economic recovery programmes that are
being implemented around the world.
This section presents guidance on the composition of the assessment team (or teams)
(subsection 2.3.1), the timing of the assessment (subsection 2.3.2), information collection
methods (subsection 2.3.3), the components of the assessment (subsection 2.3.4), and
partnerships and participation in the assessment process (subsection 2.3.5).
2.2.1 Assessment team
Establishing an assessment team composed of specialists from various disciplines (e.g.,
economics, natural resources management, agriculture, peacebuilding, disaster management
and risk reduction, governance, and security) is a valuable way to capture the full
range of relevant technical expertise and to provide the foundation for an integrated approach.
Assessment teams are most effective when their members include experts with
knowledge of the local culture, norms, and language, generalists with good facilitation
skills, and a mix of men, women, and people from different (and relevant) backgrounds. If
time and resources allow, separate assessment teams can undertake distinct assessments
(e.g., household livelihoods assessment, market analysis, disaster risk assessment, and/or
conflict analysis). To ensure complementary findings and a coherent overall assessment,
it is important that any separate assessment teams conduct their work concurrently and
in close collaboration.
2.2.2 Timing of the assessment
Given the importance of livelihoods and economic recovery for crisis-affected people, an
assessment will be most useful when it is conducted as soon as possible, when possible
already during the crisis. Depending on the nature and severity of the crisis, however,
an assessment may not be feasible or advisable until the immediate post-crisis period.
Since assessments are a form of intervention, and the timing should take into account
the necessity of ensuring that the assessment itself is conflict-sensitive and does no harm.
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