(Atasözü) 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
in the context of the Alliance, capacity building refers to the development, fostering and support of resources and relationships for chronic disease prevention at individual, organizational, inter-organizational and systems levels "The contemporary view of capacity-building goes beyond the conventional perception of training The central concerns of management - to manage change, to resolve conflict, to manage institutional pluralism, to enhance coordination, to foster communication, and to ensure that data and information are shared - require a broad and holistic view of capacity development This definition covers both institutional and community-based capacity building One of the key requirements in this regard is to recognize that the social whole is more than the sum of its individual components " Massey University, New Zealand
Differs from capacity development in that the latter builds on a pre-existing capacity base Topic areas: Staff Development and Organizational Capacity
Capacity building is the approach to community development which concentrates on enhancing groups ability to act on its concerns, and not on the groups actual achievements of those concerns
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"
Increasing the ability and skills of individuals, groups, and organizations to plan, undertake, and manage initiatives The approach also enhances the capacity of the individuals, groups, and organizations to deal with future issues or problems
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
A commonly used term for projects which improve the ability of communities to take the lead in their own social and economic renewal
is the process of building the potential for voluntary organizations to respond to the needs of the community they serve
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