The case study explores, from a personal perspective, the relationship between Protection and Livelihoods interventions in a refugee context in Chad. The study uses three standards from the Minimum Economic Recovery Standards to explore the effectiveness of monitoring approaches for livelihoods program:

• Assessment & Analysis Standard 2: Scope of assessment is determined by how data will be used
• Assessment and Analytis Standard 3: Fieldwork processes are inclusive, ethical, and objective
• Enterprise and Market Systems Development Standard 2: Implement market system analyses early and adapt frequently