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This paper reviews the methodology used for a qualitative poverty assessment of Kosovo carried out in July 2000. It explores the process used to develop the methodology and discusses the use of the livelihoods framework to assess vulnerability in a situation of chronic conflict and political instability (SCCPI) in relation to poverty and humanitarian assistance frameworks. The authors describe the methodology - including training, implementation and analysis of findings and alternative methods. They highlight the challenges of linking community findings with macro-economic and political trends and provide findings, policy recommendations and lessons learned.