These guidelines are intended for: governments, including national, local, task forces, emergency services and the humanitarian aid community, including humanitarian coordinators, country managers, programme managers, camp managers, shelter specialists and camp plannersThese field guidelines have been developed for those working inhumanitarian relief who are concerned with the physical planning of camps for refugees or Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) that are established following both conflicts and natural disasters. Emphasis is placed upon the upgrading of existing self-settled camps, however guidance is also offered on the planning of new camps. These guidelines are intended for both specialists and nonspecialists from national governments and NGOs, as well as from the international humanitarian community.