The Reflections series synthesizes lessons from past evaluations to support organizational learning about what works and what doesn't. This paper examines past evaluations to provide five lessons on support for livelihoods restoration and job creation in countries in crisis:

1. Strategic livelihood interventions are best planned over the long term.
2. Frameworks for cooperation and coordination across UN agencies and other partners are critical.
3. Crisis-response interventions have a greater impact when coupled with a broad package of development support.
4. Clear transition from crisis response to recovery is essential.
5. Ensure a focus on building back better across livelihoods responses