This second edition of the UNHCR/WFP Joint Assessment Guidelines has followed thefirst revision of 2004, which resulted from five years of a joint effort to distil experience, institutionalize what has worked well and agree on practical approaches to dealing withsome issues that have proved to be problematic. It has benefited from inputs from field andheadquarters staff of both organizations and consultations with key partners. It providesguidance on organizing all types of joint assessment activity, and includes a variety oftools and other resource material that may be useful for staff and partners participating inthose assessment activities and in joint monitoring.