INTRODUCTION
A rapid desk review was carried out by Geneva’s strategic planning and monitoring hub using the IFRC evaluation databank to focus on evaluative initiatives related to past floods in Pakistan. The idea behind this effort is the quick capture of lessons learned that could be vital in preparing and addressing the current floods affecting Pakistan, as well as to serve as part of any desk review for any upcoming evaluative initiatives. It is clear that this review will not include all the documents available on the Pakistan floods, but it is hoped that the quick capturing of these lessons learned will provide an overview that could help the operation in capitalizing on opportunities, as well as assisting in understanding any potential barriers/challenges in such an operation.