Means by which skills, experience, technical and management capacity are developed within an organizational structure (contractors, consultants or contracting agencies) - often through the provision of technical assistance, short/long-term training, and specialist inputs (e.g., computer systems). The process may involve the development of human, material and financial resources.
a coordinated process of deliberate interventions by insiders and/or outsiders of a given society leading to (i) skill upgrading, both general and specific, (ii) procedural improvements, and (iii) organizational strengthening. Capacity building refers to investment in people, institutions, and practices that will, together, enable countries in the region to achieve their development objective. Capacity is effectively built when these activities are sustained and enhanced with decreasing levels of donor-aid dependence accompanied by increasing levels of societal goal achievement.
facilities, programs or other resources which help develop a community's (organization or group) ability to perform specific tasks (such as increase participation levels, support athletes' development, build facilities).
the concept of capacity building is currently widely used, in many different domains, especially in the United Nations and other international development organizations. In general, capacity building efforts aim to provide a defined target group or an organization with skills, resources, both human and financial, or technology needed to enable it to perform to its full potential.22
The development of an organizations core skills and capabilities, in order to build the organizations effectiveness and sustainability
This is shorthand for a wide range of support, techniques and initiatives (eg: training, advice, specialist expertise) which contribute to building the capacity of individuals or organisations.
Activities that increase an individual's, population's or community's ability for growth, development, or accomplishment.
To increase the operating efficiency of a government or non-government institution, a community based organisation, a community per se or an individual through training (increasing knowledge), changed operating procedures, restructuring, etc.
Helping our business partners and others understand how to manage and improve workplace conditions, e.g. through training, producing guidance manuals, and sharing best practice.
Capacity building is a continuing process that enables the sustainability of an organization that works to fulfill its stated mission while increasing its effectiveness in a changing social, economic and political environment. It is not just training but rather a combination of factors/activities focused on the improvement of an organization's performance in relation to its mission, working environment and practical resources. To varying degrees, it includes the investment in property and equipment, training, information and communication strategies, personnel, and private and public sector relationships.
An approach to development that aims to instill commitment and improve fundamental management and technical skills within an organization, thereby making the institution more effective and sustainable.
Activities, resources and support that strengthen the skills and abilities of people and community groups to take effective action and leading roles in the development of their communities.
is the development of the skills and activities of individuals in an organisation to their full capacity. It means investment made with the purpose of enhancing the ability of individuals to achieve their development goals.
The process of building organizations, human resources and the legal and regulatory framework needed for effective and efficient water resources management.
Increasing skilled personnel and technical and institutional capacity.
Capacity building is… "The development of sustainable skills, organisational structures, resources and commitment to health improvement in health and other sectors, to prolong and multiply health gains many times over". (P. Hawe et al, 1999) The five key elements of capacity building are: Organisational development Workforce development Resource allocation Partnerships Leadership For more info: Capacity building strategies
Capacity-building†refers to development of knowledge and skills in individuals, organisations and communities to enable them to participate more fully in social, political and work contexts. It enables individuals and communities to become more powerful in a sustainable way, and more able to influence decisions that affect them as individuals and as communities.
Efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of individuals and entities. Efforts include activities to increase knowledge, skills, abilities, and human and financial resources.
Capacity building is the strengthening of people, organizations, and communities.
top of the page | Capacity building refers to the development, fostering and support of resources, to upgrade general or specific skills and organisational strengthening. On a macro level, capacity building refers to investment in people, institutions, and practices that will, together, enable countries in the region to achieve their development objective.
Educational and organizational support assistance to promote the ability of community housing development organizations and nonprofit organizations to maintain, rehabilitate and construct housing for low and very low-income person and families. This activity may include, but is not limited to: 1) Organizational support to cover expenses for training, technical, and other assistance to the board of directors, staff, and members of the non-profit organization or community housing development organization, 2) Program support including technical assistance and training related to housing development, housing management, or other subjects related to the provision of housing or housing services, and 3) Studies and analyses of housing needs.
Improving and building the technical and managerial skills and resources within an organisation.
The use of organisational development models and training to develop a community's skills. The aim is to increase the ability and willingness of community members to initiate projects, programmes, and businesses, to organise these ventures, and to keep them running. This body of talent, skill and experience is known as a community organisational capacity. It is at once the key product, and driving force behind the community's economic development.
Activities that aim to increase the capacity of voluntary and community organisations. It can include training, advice, specialist expertise.
The process of helping individuals and organisations develop skills and confidence so that they increase their capacity to act.
Means building the skills, knowledge and confidence of communities to set up and maintain their own independent organisations. It can help create a pool of experienced individuals who can give a lead and organisations that can play an active part in community regeneration.
Shorthand for a wide range of support, techniques, training and initiatives which aim build the capacity of individuals, organisations and networks within communities to contribute effectively to regeneration projects.
A commonly used term for projects which improve the ability of communities to take the lead in their own social and economic renewal
creating the infrastructure necessary to support needed programs and services in communities. Helping a nonprofit housing program establish a volunteer network and creating a community watch program to reduce crime are examples of capacity-building activities. Other examples include providing funding or helping an organization develop management systems.
Training designed to enable an organization to function at a higher level and to be able to accomplish goals with their own efforts. Based on the idea that reducing the reliance on outside expertice is valuable and empowering.
Using resources, such as technical assistance or training, in a way that not only meets an immediate need or solves a current problem, but also increases the ability of an individual or organization to address similar needs or problems in the future without the need, or with less need, of outside assistance.
increasing the skills and abilities of individuals, groups and organizations to plan, undertake and manage initiatives such as projects/programs. It also enhances the capacity of the individual(s) to organize these ventures, to keep them running and to effectively deal with future issues and/or problems.
A term sometimes used in knowledge management to describe the process of enhancing an organisation's ability to implement knowledge management principles and practices.
increasing the number of researchers, and their skills, in a particular field.
Often taken to mean anything which will increase the capacity of the voluntary sector to provide services or take action, but also can be restricted to e.g. providing training in financial management and organisational issues, especially at a community level. See Sector Development page. Some varying definitions: - "Skilling individuals to deliver services, to influence policy and to work inside organisations to meet the needs of their communities." From research quoted in Voluntary Organisations and Social Policy. - "The ability of nonprofit organisaations to fulfill their missions in an effective manner". Urban Institute (US) Building Capacity in Nonprofit Organizations. - Is about ensuring that organisations have the skills, knowledge, structures and resources to realise their full potential. Hackney CVS.
Involves enhancing the ability of individuals and groups to mobilise and develop resources, skills and commitments needed to accomplish shared goals (see also: 'Community capacity')
Helping agencies to develop financially problematic areas in order to further that agency's ability to aid the population they are serving (see training). These areas of assistance include the incorporation of financial education programs, enhancing financial service, entrepreneur empowerment, technical assistance, strategies for fair lending, loan underwriting, and the use of data and statistics.
In this case, a resourced approach (typically through staff training and development) boosting the sector's ability to manage projects, deliver services or engage in consultation and policy processes, partnerships and social enterprise by ensuring that voluntary and community organisations have the skills, knowledge, structures and resources to realise their potential.
The ability of individuals, groups, institutions and organizations to identify and solve development problems over time.
is the process of building the potential for voluntary organizations to respond to the needs of the community they serve.
Developing skills, expertise and self-confidence in indiduals and organisations to enable them to take control of their communities or to take on new challenges (eg participation in committees of management, setting up social enterprises, etc.)
Capacity building is assistance which is provided to entities, usually developing country governments, which have a need to develop a certain skill or competence, or for general upgrading of performance ability. Intergovernmental organizations (international organizations, often of the UN-family), provide much capacity building as a part of their general work, but also by bilaterally funded entities or by private sector consulting firms or non-governmental organizations, called (NGOs). Sometimes NGOs, in developing countries are themselves recipients of capacity building.