This collection of short guides describes a number of activities that will contribute to the promotion of both social and economic recovery and livelihoods. There are tweleve guides that are written for middle managers, national and international field experts and associate partners. There include: Vocational and skills-training, Local economic development, Public employment services, Cash-for-work, Food-for-work, Labour-based infrastructure projects, Community contracting, Micro and small enterprise promotion, Microfinance, Business development services, Start and improve your own business and Women entrepreneurship development.