This publication aims to provide a representative catalogue of governance assessments and measurements initiatives conducted in conflict/fragile countries and territories. It attempts to give an insight into the scope and breadth of both UN and non-UN initiatives carried out over the last decade (2000–2010).

In this regard, it is by no means meant as an exhaustive list but rather as a collection of noteworthy methodologies and individual initiatives from which some how-to lessons on the conduct of country-led governance assessments in conflict fragile environments can be drawn.