This publication provides an overview of the state of knowledge regarding [private sector development] in (post-) conflict situations...[It] is a comprehensive summary of practical field experiences and various source documents...Users should select those ideas and tools that suit their specific country situation or adjust them to suit their specific needs...The Guidebook can be read from A to Z, which will give the reader a complete overview of the topic. Alternatively, it can be used as a manual for readers in search of answers to specific situations or questions.