A New Paradigm for Capacity DevelopmentCAPACITY FOR DEVELOPMENT:NEW SOLUTIONS TO OLD PROBLEMS

OVERVIEW

Current ParadigmNew ParadigmNature of developmentImprovements in economic and social conditionsSocietal transformation, including building of right capacitiesConditions for effective development cooperationGood policies that can be externally prescribedGood policies that have to be home-grownThe asymmetric donor-recipient relationshipShould be countered generally through a spirit of partnership and mutual respectShould be specifically addressed as a problem by taking countervailing measuresCapacity developmentHuman resource development, combined with stronger institutionsThree cross-linked layers of capacity: individual, institutional and societalAcquisition of knowledgeKnowledge can be transferredKnowledge has to be acquiredMost important forms of knowledgeKnowledge developed in the North for export to the SouthLocal knowledge combined with knowledge acquired from other countriesin the South or the North

The ability of individuals, institutions and societies to perform functions, solve problems and set and achieve their own goals.

The process by which individuals, institutions and societies develop abilities (individually and collectively) to perform functions, solve problems and set and achieve goals.

INTRODUCTIONHow is Capacity Developed?

Knowledge acquisition Institution building Institutional environment and partnerships Policy environment Country commitment Results and accountability

INTRODUCTION6Facets of Capacity Development

Capacity to set objectives develop strategiesdraw up action plansdevelop legal & normative frameworksdevelop & implement policies build & manage partnerships foster civic engagement mobilize & manage resources implement action plans monitor progress

INTRODUCTIONDifferent Capacities

OVERVIEW 2) For TC to support CD effectively, national priorities must be front and centre. KEY LESSONS

3) Effective national management is essential if TC is to contribute more to the capacities of partner countries. OVERVIEWKEY LESSONS Policy and framework for TC Structures and processes Data collection and management Openness of data Donor assistance for building national TC management capacity Donor transparency

4) Institutional weaknesses hinder capacity development, the effectiveness of TC and the possibility of TC reform. OVERVIEWKEY LESSONS Priority of institutions and governance

5) Issues around expertise and TC personnel are difficult, yet central to transforming TC. OVERVIEWKEY LESSONS

6) TC needs to be mainstreamed into existing capacity development institutions.OVERVIEWKEY LESSONS

How do we support CD more effectively?

TC/CD are two sides of the same process.

To do better in responding to country needs for capacity development.

To facilitate now more than ever the cooperation and partnership on both donor and recipient sides to better match TC supply and demand.

1) View CD in the broader context

Country situation analyses (CCAs, MDG reports) Develop benchmarks and indicatorsINSIGHTSUNDP Principles & Practices

2) Engage with national partners and stakeholders

Promote national dialogues Help identify roles of different partnersINSIGHTSUNDP Principals & Practices

3) Support aid management to match demand and supply

Government mechanisms of resource management Donor coordination Help mobilize the right resourcesINSIGHTSUNDP Principals & Practices

4) New options for supporting CD

Move away from projectisation to process consulting Knowledge networking INSIGHTSUNDP Principals & Practices

Documenting the experiences of Bangladesh, Bolivia, Egypt, Kyrgyz Republic, Philippines and Uganda.

Edited by Stephen Browne